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Education Consulting
Review of evaluations, IEPs, 504s, FBAs, PBSPs, progress reports
Assist with developing IEPs, 504s, GIEPs, PBSPs
Consultation on alternative education programs and placements
Recommendations for formal/informal assessments
Collaboration with medical, educational, and mental health specialists
Consultation regarding family law matters in education and special education
Trainings, workshops, and speaking engagements for parents, clinicians, staff
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Education Advocacy
Guidance through the special education process
Recommendations to resources, programs, and placement options
Support in IEP, GIEP, and 504 meetings
Support with truancy, discipline, and behavioral issues
Mediation support for dispute resolution
Transition support from PHP/IOP programs
Advocacy for bullying and trauma-related concerns
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Transition Consulting & Advocacy
Support understanding of transition-age programming
Providing understanding on adult service systems and programs
Assistance navigating benefits such as OVR, SSI, Medicaid and waivers
Assessing independent living skills and supported living options
Exploring vocational training and postsecondary education pathways
Creating a customized transition plan aligned with future goals
Conducting individualized research to support lifelong planning
Developing creative and inclusive employment solutions
Collaboration with trusted professionals to support the transition process
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Family Support Services
Education on Developmental Trauma
Use of Dr. Dan Siegel Hand Brain Model
Develop safety planning and structure
Defining terms (i.e. What is safety to you?)
Utilize active listening and responding with empathy, not sympathy
Identify developmental stages and create structure that matches the developmental stage for optimal success
Understanding love that helps and love that hurts
Developing skills to keep your home safe
Utilizing tools to positively transform your relationships and restore them to wellness
Establishing new communication patterns
Setting loving boundaries
Exploring attitudes and fears that keep us stuck
Navigating how to effectively support your family member who is working to be healthy
Breaking old patterns that are leaving the family stuck
Understanding true self-care and how to prioritize it for ourselves