"She knew exactly what I was going through at the time and she explained to me all the resources that were needed. She was really helpful and I am so thankful to her for that."
"She was extremely knowledgeable about special education law. She was amazing, really understanding, really smart."
"I think for my daughter it was good to have somebody to talk to that wasn't in the family. Somebody who knew what she was going through. For me I think it was also someone to talk to who was objective."
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When families first sit down with our services coordinator, they complete a one-on-one structured assessment of their child and family's needs. This process helps family members identify areas they need help in so that we can provide individualized and appropriate assistance. A Family Action Plan is then created and given to the family. The Family Action Plan serves as a map and includes information, resources, services and referrals for the family to use.
Needs Assessment The Needs Assessment is a one-on-one interview with our program coordinator to help parents identify their areas of need and provide assistance. During the assessment, we look at several areas that contribute to family adaptation to special needs, including:
Custom Family Action Plan The Family Action Plan is provided to family at the end of the appointment and summarizes the recommendations based on the needs assessment. It:
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