Accessing and Engaging in Treatment

Parents can call the school and request to speak with the therapist or you can call me directly at College Park at 350-2058 ext. 71508.  A school staff member may also mention this service to a parent if they have any concerns.   If the parent approves, the staff may complete a referral form with your child's information and I will call you once the referral is received.  At this time, an appointment will be schedule for an initial  assessment appointment where you and your child may be seen individually or together.  Your current concerns will be discussed as well as your child's history will be discussed.  At this time, we will create a treatment plan that lays out what goals we hope to achieve in your child's therapy and what interventions would be best.  Parent participation in the process is expected. 

Once therapy begins, the parent will be asked to remain involved although they aren't required to attend every session with the child.  It is found that the most successful therapy is done when the therapist, parent and child invest time and energy in the process. It is important for everyone to help put learning into practice and monitor change and progress as a team. 

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