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What to expect

Interview with Parents and Child - We will discuss your child’s symptoms and history, developmental and family issues, relationships, organizational skills, friendships, academic functioning, legal issues, personal goals and aspirations.

• Educational Evaluation - Designed to assess your child’s strengths, learning differences, processing skills and academic potential so that he or she can achieve better results in the classroom. 
  
  
• Interview the Parents to identify needs, goals, strengths and weakness, including types of schools, treatment options, social, geographic and financial considerations.
   
• Interview the student to assess their personality, interests and goals.
   
• Evaluate Educational and Psychological  transcripts, reports, recommendations, current testing, activities and interests.
   
• Contact those who are familiar with the student including therapists, school personnel, clergy, and/or friends.
   
• Educate parents with options available to them for appropriate school/program placement. Provide extensive information about the various services offered by different schools, and treatment programs, either locally or nationwide.
   
• Advise Parents and Students on admissions testing which my also include psychiatric, psychological, and speech/language when necessary.

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Process Required

Sometimes a two-stage process is necessary. The first stage could be a short-term program used for initial intervention and/or assessment, in order to help prepare for the longer-term school placement that follows. When this two-stage process is employed, we maintain regular contact with staff at the short-term program in order to help further identify the client’s needs. Short-term programs not only help clarify the core issues, but also the approaches to treatment that are most effective. We then use this information to refine our recommendations for appropriate schools that will follow the short-term program. We continue to monitor the student’s progress through the first year.

Once we have met with the child and the family, reviewed transcripts and talked to all concerned parties, we can formulate a plan. This may include local alternative schools, specific therapeutic options, residential programs or a combination. Our extensive experience and knowledge of available options allows us to tailor a solution to the specific needs of the child.

From the available options, the family is armed, educated and able to make informed decisions that will be in the best interests of the child. Once specific schools or programs are selected, we prepare an individual game plan for each, with all the elements required in the admissions process, from correspondence and testing, if required, to visits, interviews and applications.

The family can interview among the recommendations and choose the one that best meets their needs at each step in the plan.  We will do everything possible to leverage our broad network of educational contacts and relationships to help maximize a favorable presentation. There are obviously no guarantees, other than to assure you of our total commitment to a successful outcome.
 
We will continue to stay involved in the progress of the child. We are dedicated to each student's success and continue to monitor their progress. We are also available for follow-up consultation at any time.

Descriptions of some of the services offered

• Psychological Evaluation - Provides an in-depth view of your child’s personality functioning, mental health and treatment needs.
  
  
• Treatment Recommendations - A range of treatment methods will be considered. Those believed to offer the best chance for success will be offered.
  
  
• Parent Education and Support - Many times parents feel confused and overwhelmed by the many decisions to be made. I help parents regain control and confidence by organizing, supporting, and assisting their efforts so that they can stay focused on their child's personal growth.
  
  
• Therapeutic/Emotional Growth Program Placement Services - There are many private programs throughout the United States that specialize in working with children and adolescents who are not succeeding. Based on my familiarity with many programs through site visits and consultation, I can do much of the research, legwork and paperwork required.
  
  
• Advocacy in Treatment Process - I will work with you and the program that your child attends to promote the best possible treatment outcome. Treatment involves many emotional peaks and valleys, not just for your child, but for you. I will help you through the hard times.

• Interview the Parents to identify needs, goals, strengths and weakness, including types of schools, treatment options, social, geographic and financial considerations.
   
• Interview the student to assess their personality, interests and goals.
   
• Evaluate Educational and Psychological  transcripts, reports, recommendations, current testing, activities and interests.
   
• Contact those who are familiar with the student including therapists, school personnel, clergy, and/or friends.
   
• Educate parents with options available to them for appropriate school/program placement. Provide extensive information about the various services offered by different schools, and treatment programs, either locally or nationwide.
   
• Advise Parents and Students on admissions testing which my also include psychiatric, psychological, and speech/language when necessary.