Self Determination
Did You Know?
If your child is a Regional Center client, you may have the option of participating in California’s Self-Determination Program. This program gives eligible families greater choice and flexibility in selecting the providers and supports that best meet their child’s individual needs.
What is Self-Determination?
The California Regional Center Self-Determination Program (SDP) gives eligible individuals and families greater choice and control over the services and supports they receive.
Instead of using only traditional Regional Center services, families can choose providers who best fit their child’s strengths, goals, and daily needs. This allows services to be personalized and focus on meaningful, real-life development.
At Think Play, we create individualized, relationship-based programs that support communication, social development, independence, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and community participation.
How Families Use Self-Determination
Daily living skills
Developing social skills and friendships
Communication and self-advocacy
Emotional regulation
Executive functioning
Community participation and outings
Daily living and adaptive skills
Think Play partners with families using Self-Determination to design individualized developmental programs that reflect each child’s unique strengths, goals, and everyday life.
Why Families Choose Think Play Through Self Determination
Relationship-based (DIR®Floortime™) approach
Individualized programs
Home, school, and community support
Parent coaching
Social groups
Adaptive skill development
Collaborative work with your Regional Center team
Interested in Self-Determination Services?
We’d love to discuss your child’s goals and how Think Play can support your family through California’s Self-Determination Program. Together, we’ll design an individualized plan that reflects your child’s strengths, interests, and everyday life.
New to Self-Determination?
If you’re just getting started, we’re happy to answer your questions and help you understand how developmental services can fit within your child’s Self-Determination plan.