School Consultation
What is school consultation?
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Sometimes, behavioral, emotional, and social
difficulties may impact a child or adolescent's ability to fully access
academic curricula and build positive relationships. School consultation is a form of assessment that will help to determine if there is an underlying social or emotional issue that may be affecting your child's ability to perform in school.
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School consultation may be helpful for students in preschool through high school.
What does school consultation look like?
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The plan varies depending on the individual needs of the child or adolescent. Generally, the assessment will involve separate meetings with the parents, the child, and the school team. A classroom observation may be conducted when appropriate.
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A report will be generated that summarizes the findings and gives appropriate recommendations to the school and to the parents.
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Sometimes, follow-up meetings with the school and teachers may be helpful. Additionally, attending individualized education program (IEP) meetings may also be warranted.
How much does a school consultation cost?
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Cost will vary depending on the amount of time spent overall. Please contact us for further information.
