First-Step Method Launches New Book, Daring to Dream, Offering Practical Guidance for Parents of Children with Developmental Challenges

Daring to Dream Explores Practical and Emotional Support for Families of Children with Special Needs

Tel Aviv, March 1, 2025 - Daring to Dream, a new book by Shai Silberbusch, founder of the First-Step Method, offers parents of children with developmental delays a structured approach to fostering growth through personalized support. Published by Blue Lagoon Publishing House, the book draws from Silberbusch's two decades of clinical and educational experience in early childhood development.

The book presents the developmental journeys of three children-Ava (ages one to two), Ellie (ages three to five), and Frederico (ages eight to nine)-as case studies demonstrating how individualized programs can support progress. These narratives highlight the challenges faced by families and the strategies used to address them.

In addition to its narrative elements, Daring to Dream addresses eight common parenting concerns, including sleep difficulties, feeding issues, and sibling dynamics. Each topic is accompanied by practical advice and exercises that can be applied at home. The content is grounded in Silberbusch's work with families and early childhood practitioners, aiming to provide accessible guidance rooted in empathy and clinical insight.

Scope of Developmental Support

The First-Step Method is used in early intervention settings and has been applied to a range of developmental diagnoses. These include Down syndrome, Williams syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Angelman syndrome, Rett syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy, global developmental delay, sensory processing disorder, and speech or motor delays. The method integrates motor, sensory, and emotional development into an individualized plan tailored to each child's neurological and physical profile.

About the Author

Shai Silberbusch is the founder of the First-Step College in Tel Aviv and the originator of the First-Step Method. Since establishing the training institute, he has educated over 3,300 instructors in developmental approaches for young children. His work has been adopted by families and professionals internationally. Speaking about his motivation for writing the book, Silberbusch said: "Every child is capable. When we shift our mindset and dare to dream, we unlock potential that can change lives."

Daring to Dream is intended for both parents and professionals seeking evidence-informed strategies that combine practical tools with a focus on resilience and empowerment.

Title: Daring to Dream: An Empowering Approach for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Author: Shai Silberbusch
Publisher: Blue Lagoon Publishing House
Publication Date: March 1, 2025
Availability: Lulu

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Email: yulia@first-step.co.il
Phone: +421 911 435 757

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Media Contact:
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Email: yulia@first-step.co.il
Phone: +421 911 435 757

First Step is a one-of-a-kind method applying a different perspective on babies' development, and the link between development in infancy and later problems in childhood and adolescence.

The basics of the method are:

Motor and sensory development in babies is the infrastructure for fulfilling the baby's full potential in later years.
From birth to age two, motor and sensory development unfold in stages with their own fixed, systematic nature. Babies need to go through each stage, and to complete every step in each stage. This insures the best development possible.
For proper motor and sensory development, babies need a suitable environment; this includes their parents, their physical conditions, and how people relate to them.
Creating a suitable environment isn't an easy task in contemporary life.

At First Step, we help you create the right developmental environment (despite modern life!) so your baby develops fully and properly.

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