I begin work with each student with an Assessment step that takes 2 sessions to complete. The first session involves both the student and parent(s). This “screening” session includes testing, content-based clinical interviews, and some questionnaires. Any materials such as previous test results, Individualized Education Programs, etc., help me with this evaluative step. The more information you can provide me, the better.

I follow the screening session (which usually takes about an hour) with a “consultation” session. During the consultation session I offer my plan of action which includes explicit goals for the student, as well as a curriculum designed specifically for reaching those goals. At this point, you make the decision about how you would like to proceed.