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Overview | Staff |
Evaluation |
Consultation/Training
Services | Social Skills
The evaluations are designed to develop recommendations for
appropriate educational programming as well as home-based
intervention. Maximizing the school success of students who
face challenges is a primary means of helping children and
adolescents reach their potential. Our team of experts is
well-versed in educational methodologies for children who
are not successful within the traditional academic
classroom. Modifications and accommodations coupled with
skill-building to enhance successful independent functioning
is the goal of the recommendations provided through the
evaluation and consultation services.
Single Evaluations:
This service involves meeting with a professional from one
of the many specialty areas available in order to assess a
specific concern. Diagnostic feedback and recommendations
are provided on how best to proceed in terms of treatment
and/or further evaluation based on the child’s profile and
needs.
Multiple Clinician Evaluations:
The Child Development Center provides comprehensive
evaluation for children or adolescents about whom questions
have been raised in multiple areas of development. The team
of professionals, who evaluate and /or review information,
is determined by the targeted areas of concern as delineated
through an extensive interview with the parents or
guardians.
A collaborative model is used which combines the
expertise of the various professionals in order to develop a
comprehensive and integrated view of the child. For example,
a child who has difficulties with speech and language
skills, social skills, concept development, and who exhibits
stereotypic behaviors such as hand flapping, might be seen
by a team comprised of a developmental psychologist, an
educational specialist, a speech and language pathologist,
and a developmental pediatrician to formulate a diagnosis
and intervention strategies.
Patterns of strengths and weaknesses, as well as
recommendations for intervention, are developed using an
integrated approach, which considers the individual child as
a member of a family, school, and greater community. The
team of specialists will vary depending upon the referral
questions and the child’s presentation. Findings are
presented in a conference format as well as written reports.
Referrals:
Parents, physicians, schools, and other agencies can make
referrals directly by contacting the Child Development
Center. Most referrals go through our Intake process to
obtain comprehensive background and referral information,
which is reviewed by the Primary Team. The clinicians confer
to determine which evaluations are indicated to answer the
referral questions, and assist the family, physician, and/or
referring agency in making an informed decision as to how
best to proceed.
Some referrals do not require a formal intake. These are
usually single clinician evaluations with a specific focus.
Such referrals should be made directly to the Manager of the
Child Development Center in order to facilitate the referral
process.
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