Our Services
Services for Children and Families
Little Lightbulbs offers parent coaching and early intervention services for children with autism and developmental delays, grounded in everyday routines and real family life. Support is individualized, relationship-based, and designed to help families feel confident supporting development throughout the day.
SDRC Vendored Provider
Early Start services through the San Diego Regional Center
Little Lightbulbs provides Early Start services through the San Diego Regional Center for eligible infants and toddlers with autism or developmental delays. Support is family-centered and grounded in everyday routines, with a focus on helping caregivers support communication, engagement, and participation throughout the day.
Families may request Little Lightbulbs as their service provider by speaking with their SDRC service coordinator. Families are also welcome to reach out first to discuss fit and availability.
Sessions may include:
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Supporting early communication and shared attention
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Building engagement and interaction during play and daily routines
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Supporting understanding and expressive communication
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Using developmentally appropriate strategies, including AAC when appropriate
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Helping caregivers build confidence supporting development throughout the day
Learn more about Early Start through the San Diego Regional Center
→ https://www.sdrc.org/services/early-start
Family-Guided Routines-Based Intervention (FGRBI) Coaching
Supporting development through everyday routines
Family-Guided Routines-Based Intervention (FGRBI) is a family-centered coaching approach that focuses on supporting children within the routines and activities that matter most to their families. Support is collaborative and grounded in daily life, helping caregivers feel confident supporting development throughout the day.
Coaching emphasizes understanding a child’s strengths, needs, and routines while working closely with families to build strategies that feel practical, respectful, and sustainable.
Session may Include:
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Supporting emotional regulation and coping within daily routines
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Understanding behavior in the context of a child’s environment
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Building predictable routines that support participation and engagement
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Identifying family priorities and meaningful daily activities
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Coaching caregivers to support development throughout everyday life
Learn more about Family-Guided Routines-Based Intervention
→ https://fgrbi.com/what-is-fgrbi/
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Project ImPACT® Parent Coaching
Supporting communication and connection through practical strategies
Project ImPACT® is an evidence-based, parent-mediated coaching approach designed to support communication, social engagement, and interaction for children with autism or developmental delays. Coaching focuses on helping caregivers use everyday moments—such as play, meals, and routines—to support learning and connection throughout the day.
Families are guided in understanding their child’s communication and social needs and in using practical strategies that feel natural and manageable in daily life.
Key areas may include:
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Supporting early communication and shared attention
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Encouraging social engagement during play and routines
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Expanding language through everyday interactions
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Supporting joint attention and turn-taking
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Coaching caregivers to use strategies consistently throughout the day
Learn more about the Project ImPACT approach
→ https://www.project-impact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Project-ImPACT-Overview-Parents.pdf
Private Parent Coaching
Personalized support tailored to your family’s needs
Private parent coaching offers individualized support for families seeking guidance outside of Regional Center services or in addition to them.
Coaching is relationship-based and responsive, focusing on communication, regulation, social engagement, and daily challenges in ways that feel practical and manageable for each family.
Support is designed to meet families where they are and adapt as needs change, with an emphasis on collaboration, flexibility, and meaningful progress in everyday life.
This option is self-pay, and pricing is discussed during the initial consultation to ensure services align with family goals and expectations.
Sessions may include:
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Coaching caregivers to support communication and social engagement
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Strategies to support regulation and emotional understanding
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Guidance around sensory needs and daily transitions
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Supporting peer interaction and social participation
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Ongoing parent coaching and collaboration