As an educational consultant, I can help with:
- Interpretation of reports
- Intervention options
- School choice
- Homeschooling
- College transition
- Twice exceptional
Consultation appointments are one-hour sessions. I ask that you provide previous reports and current academic standing before our appointment. Our time together is spent setting a plan for your student to reach their potential. In a follow-up email, I summarize our conversation and provide individualized resources. Academic consultations, when a student is not on an IEP, start at $180. The cost of a psychoeducational evaluation or school report consultation starts at $280. Consultations can be done in person or over Zoom.
Please note: While I am versed in autism spectrum disorder, I am not qualified to offer emotional-social or ASD intervention advice.
Please note: While I am versed in autism spectrum disorder, I am not qualified to offer emotional-social or ASD intervention advice.
Scenarios:
How do I decide the best intervention plan and accommodations for my student? School evaluations can be hard to understand. The purpose of school reports is to determine eligibility for an individual education plan. Students may or may not be eligible. As parents, we want to make the best choices for our children. We often do not know where to turn. Because interventions can take two - three years, we need the confidence that we are taking the right path for our students. Likewise, accommodations help those who need them. Suitable accommodations can allow students access to the curriculum, closing the education gap.
My student has dyslexia. Now what? Identification is the first step; however, it can leave unanswered questions. The next steps are often complicated.
What is the best learning environment for my child? School choice can be confusing when a child is not impaired, with a learning disability, choosing the best learning environment amplified and overwhelming.
What curriculum or approaches will help my unique learner thrive in my homeschool? What should my expectations be? Is this my fault? Homeschooling families often do not know where to turn when a learning struggle occurs.
Can my student apply to a four-year university if they have a language-based learning disability? Will they succeed? How can we prepare? What accommodations will help? What about the SAT/ACT? Planning and transitioning to college can be daunting.
Can my student have a disability and be in an advanced program? Yes, however, they can be hard to identify. Some students perform at or above grade level; however, there is a significant difference between cognitive abilities and academic skills, hiding a struggle. Specific accommodations and interventions can help these students reach their potential.