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HOW DO I DETERMINE
MY CHILD'S SERVICE NEED? We recommend your child receive
an evaluation from a developmental pediatrician or other licensed professional. Often a diagnosis will provide
your child with additional resources. Also, this evaluation will include service recommendations. We
offer consultation to assess the needs of your child. It is recommended that we make some observations of your child
and interview you to gain a clear understanding of your child's strengths and limitations. Our recommendations can
be completed in writing to support your request for funding.
HOW DO I PAY
FOR SERVICES? We accept private
pay, although we recommend that parents seek out funding for their child. Funding is available for your child in Pennsylvania
according to age.
You can contact one of these agencies for additional support.
ConsultLine, a Parent Helpline
Toll-free in Pennsylvania: 1-800-879-2301; Outside Pennsylvania: 717-541-4960, ext. 3332.
ConsultLine is a toll-free
parent helpline for special education questions and concerns. Advisors will answer questions and provide information about
the special education process and the laws governing such programs for parents of children with disabilities and educational
agencies that serve them. Office for Dispute Resolution
(ODR)
Phone & Website: 1-800-222-3353
The Office for Dispute Resolution
provides the resources for parents and educational agencies to resolve disputes concerning the identification, evaluation,
educational placement, or the provision of a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities, students who
are gifted and children with disabilities served by the early intervention process. ODR provides Individualized Education
Program (IEP) Facilitation, Mediation, Dispute Resolution Skills Training, Due Process and Appeals Panel Process, and a Speakers’
Bureau. ConsultLine,
a Parent Helpline
Toll-free in Pennsylvania: 1-800-879-2301; Outside Pennsylvania: 717-541-4960, ext. 3332.
ConsultLine is a toll-free parent helpline for special education questions and concerns. Advisors will answer questions
and provide information about the special education process and the laws governing such programs for parents of children with
disabilities and educational agencies that serve them. Office for Dispute Resolution
(ODR)
Phone & Website: 1-800-222-3353
The Office for Dispute Resolution
provides the resources for parents and educational agencies to resolve disputes concerning the identification, evaluation,
educational placement, or the provision of a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities, students who
are gifted and children with disabilities served by the early intervention process. ODR provides Individualized Education
Program (IEP) Facilitation, Mediation, Dispute Resolution Skills Training, Due Process and Appeals Panel Process, and a Speakers’
Bureau.
HOW WILL YOUR
SERVICES ENHANCE MY CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT? We assess your child's
needs and develop individualized strategies to improve his/her performance and ability to learn. Specifically, we develop
teaching techniques, proactive/reactive strategies, reinforcement strategies, support plans, and accommodation/modification
protocols. Our experience and research has demonstrated these strategies improve performance and support development.
WHO WILL CARRYOUT THESE STRATEGIES? The most effective programs include everyone on the child's team. This includes you (the parents/caregivers),
teachers, and therapists. We will train
the individuals on your child's team, evaluate
progress and make adjustments in the teaching plans (as needed), and support the implementation of the program.
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