A transition that feels too big.
A fictional child pushes a chair back and says “no” when a caregiver announces that it is time to stop drawing and clean up.
Explore this learning pathway ↗OUR APPROACH · DEVELOPMENTAL RESPONSE SYSTEM™
Get curious.
Build connection.
Respond with intention.
The Developmental Response System (DRS) is Rico’s Development’s teaching framework for exploring behavior as communication and turning reflection into practical choices.
Try the approachA THOUGHTFUL STARTING POINT
Look at the situation
as well as the behavior.
Begin with the facts you can observe. Consider development, the environment, communication, expectations, and the support available. A difficult interaction is a reason to ask better questions; one behavior alone does not tell you someone’s diagnosis or intent.
Connection means listening, using clear language, and respecting the person’s dignity. An intentional response combines that understanding with boundaries, responsibilities, and the safety procedures of your setting.
DRS organizes these habits into guided educational practice. You will try tools, explain your reasoning, receive feedback, and revise your work. The complete DRS course framework is an original educational program; clinical outcomes are not promised.
TRY A FICTIONAL EXAMPLE
See the approach in action.
Choose a setting, move through the three steps, and check your reasoning. This is a short sample of the way you’ll practice in a course.
Understand
Start with what you can observe.
The activity ended without a warning. Notice the timing and surroundings; ask what made the transition difficult before assigning a motive.
Check your reasoning
Which observation gives you useful information?
HOW LEARNING BECOMES PRACTICE
Read. Try. Reflect.
Receive feedback.
Start with a lesson
Read the concept and explore a fictional case in your chosen track.
Build something useful
Complete editable observation tools, response plans, and guided reflections.
Discuss your reasoning
Submit your work for grading and use private chat to ask course questions.
Practice with support
Use five included one-hour video calls to review ideas and refine your course work.
The parent, educator, and healthcare professional tracks contain 49 lessons. Organizational tracks contain six focused modules and a final action plan. Each learner can work at their own pace.
ADAPTED TO YOUR SETTING
The same questions.
Different responsibilities.
Everyday routines and relationships
Practice observing context, supporting transitions, and communicating with clarity at home.
Parent track ↗Participation, dignity, and classroom support
Explore expectations, learning environments, communication, and school responsibilities.
Educator track ↗Communication within your care role
Reflect on respectful interactions, factual observations, and collaboration with the responsible care team.
Healthcare professional track ↗A shared approach to daily work
Focused courses for corporations, government agencies, hospital systems, school districts, daycare centers, PTAs, and HOAs.
Organizational training ↗FOUNDATIONS & TRANSPARENCY
Clear about
what informs the work.
Channelle’s professional development includes TBRI® Practitioner training and CPI certification. These are part of her background in relational support and crisis awareness. Rico’s Development’s courses have their own curriculum, assignments, and completion requirements.
The courses are independent educational programs. A Rico’s Development completion certificate recognizes educational completion; it is not TBRI or CPI certification, professional licensure, or approved continuing-education credit.
Meet Channelle and explore her background ↗MAKE THE IDEAS USEFUL
Your next step toward
a more thoughtful response.
$250 per course · Grading and private chat · Five one-hour video calls