How does the process works from start to finish
Formal Evaluation
Our evaluation process involves an hour long appointment in which the therapist will use a combination of standardized testing protocols, observation, and parent report to assess your child. By the end of the evaluation, you can expect a formal diagnosis, impressions on your child’s strengths and weaknesses, and recommendations for therapy. Depending on the type of evaluation, you may be contacted for a follow-up discussion to further discuss results of tests and frequency of treatment.
Treatment Plan
Following your evaluation, the therapist will provide you with a treatment plan which will include a summary of your child’s impairments, analysis of test results, impression of skills, and a plan of action. The treatment plan will also include individualized goals that will be addressed in each therapy session. In addition to the written document, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback or concerns about any specific skills you would like the therapist to address in your sessions. During treatment sessions, we will discuss evidence-based methods that are used including coaching, modeling, and training within structured and natural routines.
Progress Monitoring
We believe that ongoing evaluation and monitoring of progress is key to success. We will provide updates on how your child is doing in their sessions, and suggest ways to best meet their needs. Our primary goal is to help your child build confidence and independence to function at their fullest potential. We recommend re-evaluations as needed, or every 6-12 months, depending on your child’s treatment plan.
Parent Involvement
Are certain daily routines a struggle with your child? We are here to provide strategies to help your days go more smoothly. You are your child's best teacher, so we focus on building your ability to teach communication. We provide education, exercises, and/or ideas to incorporate outside of our direct therapy sessions. It is important to see progress across all environments (i.e., school, playground, extracurriculars).