Therapeutic PATHWAYS uses multiple approaches to encourage the generalization and maintenance of the skills and behaviors specified in each child's IFSP/IEP. These include use of multiple exemplars, multiple teachers, and varied settings.

Therapeutic PATHWAYS also emphasizes the early introduction into peer situations such as play dates, play groups, and gymnastics as part of its approach to achieving generalization and functional skills. These components have proven critical to successful school experiences later in the program. Parents and personnel from the regional center and the child's school district have a special responsibility to help identify and arrange such opportunities.

Therapeutic PATHWAYS' instruction in self-management procedures includes the early introduction of Photographic Activity Schedules (MacDuff, Krantz & McClannahan, 1993) as well as self-recording, self-reinforcement and incorporating "child choice" early in treatment. This emphasis helps promote generalization of skills and establishes a foundation to draw upon in more complex environments such as general education classroom settings which necessitate high levels of independent functioning.