Hope For Your Child With
Developmental Delay

Join a global community of parents who have moved from imposed limitations to real potential, from fear to a clear vision of their child’s future.

“Not only do these professionals have explanations and treatment, but they care and it shows. They care for every child who has come and every child that will come in the future, and we (parents) all felt that.”

Mother, USA

You are Not Alone

If You Are Overwhelmed and Do Not Know What to Do Next…

Parents of children who need help are often abandoned left with frightening labels and no answers. Symptomatic labels cause confusion and lead to ineffective symptomatic treatment. You will learn about the root cause of your child’s problem. You will have a team to help you move forward with a program that gets results.

  • No more wasting time and resources on treatment that does not work.
  • No more uncertainty about the cause of your child’s problems.
  • Real support – you will not be alone anymore.

What You Get in the Course

A life-changing course for you, your child, and your family

Presented live online by the Director and the entire clinical staff of The Institutes. The course teaches you how to create a home program rich in stimulation and opportunity for your child and how to embrace your whole family to get it done.

Program Components

Functional Neurological Evaluation

A complete developmental profile of your child showing the neurological age and rate of growth. 


Intellectual
Program

A comprehensive intellectual program that embraces reading and general knowledge with the goal for each child to catch up and surpass the average child.

Sensory
Program

A comprehensive sensory stimulation program to address visual, auditory and tactile problems such as neurological blindness, deafness and insensateness as well as milder sensory issues. 

Brain Function

Understand and identify the areas of the brain that may be disorganized. 


Physical Program

A comprehensive neurological program that uses all aspects of the child’s physical abilities to promote brain growth. 


Questions

Frequent opportunity to ask questions is the hallmark of this course.


Physiological Program

A comprehensive overview of factors that affect children’s health: food, water, air, supplements, and medications. The importance of oxygen enrichment to the brain. 


The Interim Consultation

After the course ends, you continue. to recieve staff support for up to 8 weeks to support the implementation of the program and progress of your child. 


Lecture Notebook & materials

Guide for progress at home for 6–12 months 


Questions

Frequent opportunity to ask questions is the hallmark of this course.


The Interim Consultation: Support 6-8 weeks after the course ends the staff overviews the program and progress of your child

Hope Reinforced by Real Achievements

Hope Reinforced by Real Achievements

“This course empowered me with the tools to handle not only my child’s problem but to help him grow and learn to read. This course has truly helped me take responsibility in this area and has showed me the infinite possibilities available to my family and my child.” 

Mother, USA

“I learned that armed with  the right information, determination, and the love I have for my child, anything is possible. I had the latter; all I needed was The Institutes.”

Mother, USA

“My child can be fixed! With the knowledge, dedication, hard work, and love, my son has the chance to reach his full potential. I finally feel someone is listening. I’m so glad I found The Institutes on the Internet.”

Mother, USA

“I didn’t dream I’d be exposed to this much information in five days. I am so pleased that I came. Our daughter’s condition has changed our lives. This course surely will change it again.”

Father, USA

“Fantastic! My spirits are lifted. I know now exactly what to do. I am elated, breathing huge sighs of relief because I feel well prepared to teach my daughter.”

Mother, USA

“Fantastic! My spirits are lifted. I know now exactly what to do. I am elated, breathing huge sighs of relief because I feel well prepared to teach my daughter.”

Mother, USA

“The instructors were topnotch! The subject is of supreme importance. The course content was complete but not overwhelming. The materials, videos, handouts, and course outline were the best and most well organized that I have ever seen.”

Mother, USA

“The staff was wonderful. They were knowledgeable, kind, helpful and, most of all, quietly confident that they can help your child.”

Father, USA

“Not only do these professionals have explanations and treatment, but they care and it shows. They care for every child who has come and every child that will come in the future, and we (parents) all felt that.”

Mother, USA

“This is the first time I’ve attended a training institute where I actually felt the staff loved and believed in what they were doing and teaching. It was a pleasure to hear over and over again that a brain-injured child can be helped and had potential.”

Father, Denmark

“I did not expect to be on the edge of my seat every minute of every lecture. I did not expect to get excited and gain this amount of knowledge.”

Mother, USA

“This course was more than I expected, as it introduced new ideas, dispelled old myths, and provided understanding and new found hope.”

Father, USA

“It was everything I expected and a thousand times more. It is so wonderful to finally understand why the things I have been told to do don’t work and simply don’t make sense. It is wonderful to listen to so many people talk about the joy they have in helping our kids instead of slamming the door on them.”

Mother, Australia

I saw The Institutes as hope, but I never expected the knowledge I received. I am armed to march into battle. I’m sure I’ll need reinforcements along the way, but I’m ready for whatever it brings. I see the light!”

Mother, USA

“It surpassed all of my expectations. I have abundant practical information and understanding of methods I can use to help my son.” Mother, USA“ I did not expect to be on the edge of my seat every minute of every lecture. I did not expect to get excited and gain this amount of knowledge.”

Mother, USA

“This remarkable program and the proven philosophies that you revealed will change our whole family’s way of life. After some rest and discussion we will begin to implement a very doable and enjoyable program.”

Mother, USA

Why the Program Works

More Than 70 Years of Search and Discovery in Child Brain Development

Since 1955, The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential has taught parents about brain growth and development.

Brain growth is a dynamic process. It is a process that can be stopped or slowed by brain-injury but most importantly it is a process that can be speeded.

The brain grows by use. 


Stimulation and opportunity create brain growth.

Many medications suppress brain function.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Tell us about your situation. Talk to our staff so you can decide if our program is right for your child.

Call us Now at 800-207-2948 to speak with one of our Staff!

Or complete the form below and one our staff will reach out to discuss your situation and help you decide if our program is right for your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions Parents Commonly Ask

What makes you different?

This course is intended for features rooted in brain‑based developmental challenges, not simply labels or symptoms. IAHP asks parents to complete a detailed questionnaire and have their clinical staff review the child’s history. If your child’s difficulties stem from brain injury or dysfunction, they are eligible and can benefit from this program.

The course provides a functional neurological evaluation, helping you understand which areas of your child’s brain need support, and gives you a clear “battle plan” for growth in mobility, cognition, and physiology.

What ages does IAHP work with?

IAHP’s approach is applicable across a wide range, from infants to young adults. Their Developmental Profile and programming are based on functional brain age, not chronological age.

Parents learn to assess their child’s neurological developmental stage—regardless of diagnosis or birthdate—and build a customized treatment program accordingly.

Is this course for parents only, or professionals too?

This is fundamentally a parent‑focused course. It’s designed to equip parents, not certify professionals.

You will learn the principles of child brain development and how to create and carry out your own home-based program. Professionals are welcome to attend, but the course does not qualify participants to teach or certify others.

Do I need a formal diagnosis before enrolling?

You do not need an official medical diagnosis (e.g., autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome) to take the course.

What matters is that your child’s challenges are rooted in the brain, not coincidental physical or external factors.

Even if your child has no formal diagnosis, IAHP’s staff will assess whether their patterns of difficulty stem from neurological origins, and only then recommend you begin treatment at home.

About the Community & Support

You’ll Never Be Alone Again

Course graduates receive guidance from experienced child brain developmentalists and phone check-ins postcourse. They are eligible for an appointment at The Institutes and participation in the Intensive Treatment Program in the future.

Every child deserves a fighting chance to be well.

For over 70 years thousands of parents from more than 100 nations have proven that their hurt children can get better when they understand why the brain grows as it does and how to enhance that growth. This is the foundation for a pathway to wellness.

Developmental Delay

Is a diagnosis of Developmental Delay a life sentence?

Overview Developmental Delay

“Developmental Delay” and “Pervasive Developmental Disorders” (PDD) are labels that describe a group of 5 conditions that share common patterns involving difficulty with communication and socialization. Medical professionals and doctors sometimes give children with these problems a very negative outlook for health and success in life.
Our programs are based on a more modern understanding of these conditions. “Developmental Delay” and “Pervasive Developmental Disorder” (PDD) are not diagnoses but rather descriptions of a set of symptoms in a brain-injured child.

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Ana Isabel – Age 15

Recovery from Developmental Delay

To be successful one must treat the brain, where the injury actually exists. The Institutes offers a comprehensive home program that focuses on neurological growth and development. Our goal is physical, physiological, intellectual, and social growth towards excellence for each child.

Parents may wish to bring their child to The Institutes. After a detailed history is taken and a careful and thorough evaluation is completed, a diagnosis is made and a home treatment program is designed for each child and carefully taught.

Myths & Facts

Myths

Myth About Developmental Delay

  • They will always be slow learners.
  • Their speech, coordination, and behavior problems are unlikely to change.
  • They may need to be medicated.

Facts

Our View on Developmental Delay

  • They can learn just like other kids.
  • Their neurological problems can be treated.
  • Amphetamines, barbiturates, anti-psychotic, and tranquilizers alter brain function.

Developmental Delay Success Stories

Parents from around the world have helped their children diagnosed with Developmental Delay or PDD to move along the path to wellness. Using the programs developed by The Institutes, children diagnosed with Developmental Delay or PDD have been able to improve function and, in many cases, perform at peer level-and above.

Victoria – Age 9

Victoria – Age 9

Developmental Delay, Manual Competence
Victoria – Age 9
Developmental Delay, Manual Competence

“We feel grateful to God, and with a man named Glenn Doman, his family and his admirable staff especially Susan Aisen, because the future for my children is no longer uncertain”

Lucas – Age 7

Lucas – Age 7

Developmental Delay, West Syndrome
Lucas – Age 7
Developmental Delay, West Syndrome

“After attending this course, our lives changed completely. Our food changed completely and we began an intensive physical program. We stopped traveling three times a week to do conventional therapies and devoted ourselves to working at home in preparation for our first evaluation in Philadelphia.”

Ignacio – Age 10

Ignacio – Age 10

Developmental Delay, Physical Excellence
Ignacio – Age 10
Developmental Delay, Physical Excellence

Doctors told Igancio’s parents that he would be developmentally delayed and would be retarded. Now, Ignacio has graduated to life from The Institutes program and is well on the road to succeeding in all his academic challenges.

Get The Tools You Need To Support Your Child’s Development

Upcoming Courses

For Parents of Hurt Children

Parents from around the world have helped their children with Developmental Delay or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) to move along the path to wellness.

Using the programs developed by The Institutes, children diagnosed with Developmental Delay or PDD have been able to significantly improve their ability to learn, to communicate, to solve problems and, in some cases, to perform at age level or above.

“Developmental Delay” and “Pervasive Developmental Disorder” (PDD) are symptomatic labels, not a diagnosis.

A proper diagnosis describes where the problem exists in the brain, the degree of the problem, and the extent of the problem to the brain. To be successful one must treat the brain, where the problem actually exists.

The Institutes offers a comprehensive program that focuses on learning abilities rather than learning disabilities. Our purpose is give the child real abilities to use in the real world rather than preparing the child for special education. Our goal is intellectual, physical, physiological, and social growth towards excellence for each child.

Myths About Developmental Delay

 

Our View Developmental Delay

### Developmental Delay – Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Treatment:

Developmental Delay – Pervasive Developmental Disorder

To be successful one must treat the brain, where the injury actually exists. The Institutes offers a comprehensive home program that focuses on neurological growth and development. Our goal is physical, physiological, intellectual, and social growth towards excellence for each child.

Courses:

The Institutes presents courses for parents where they can learn how to successfully provide enrichment and opportunity at home to help their child progress. Learn More

Our course for the Brain-injured Child is presented in Philadelphia in the United States, India, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Russia, Spain, Australia, Singapore and Mexico. Click For Course Dates

Diagnosis:

A proper diagnosis describes where the injury exists in the brain, the degree of the injury, and the extent of the injury to the brain.

Appointments:

Parents may wish bring their child to The Institutes. After a detailed history is taken and a careful and thorough evaluation is completed, a diagnosis is made and a home treatment program is designed for each child and carefully taught. Learn More

Support:

When parents return home to carry out the program, the staff of The Institutes provide the support parents need to carry out the program until their next visit to The Institutes.

Results:

Using the programs developed by The Institutes, children diagnosed with autism have been able to improve function and, in some cases, perform at peer level or above. See Results

SEE OUR RESULTS