PARENTAL ROLE IN ENHANCING DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES IN A CHILD WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY: A CASE STUDY USING THE LIPP METHOD

This case study examines the development of a young child with developmental delay who received a parent-focused intervention using the Less Instruction Parallel Parenting (LIPP) method. The child showed difficulties in social communication and behaviour. The intervention included twelve online sessions over three months. Five sessions were conducted in groups and seven were individual. The LIPP method focuses on strengthening connection and shared emotional engagement, allowing parents to communicate naturally and responsively with their child.After the intervention, the child showed improvement in attention, joint attention, engagement, social interaction, language skills, and behaviour. Parents also reported better emotional control, reduced stress, and greater enjoyment in parenting. The findings suggest that parent-led approaches like LIPP can support development in children with delays, especially in settings with limited access to formal therapies.