Alison Wimmer
Brain-Based Therapy for Autism, ADHD, TBI & other Developmental Challenges
&
Matthew Wimmer
Masters in Special Education

Assessment and Program Development

At Behavioral and Developmental Consultants, we provide a comprehensive assessment that evaluates key areas, including behavior, social skills, academic ability, and overall developmental functioning. We also offer guidance on nutrition and supplementation, recognizing their important role in overall growth and well-being.

Following this thorough assessment, we help families understand how the developmental “pieces” we uncover relate to your loved one’s symptoms, challenges, and concerns. This insight forms the foundation for a customized program specifically designed to meet their unique needs and goals.

Program Implementation & Support

Personalized Program: Based on the assessment, a tailored program is created that focuses on your loved one’s individual strengths and areas of need.

Parent/Caregiver Training: Families are trained in implementing the program at home, with hands-on support to ensure strategies are applied effectively and with confidence.

Home Schooling Support: For families choosing to homeschool, we design programs that address both educational and developmental needs in the home setting.

School/Work Support: For children attending school or adults in the workforce, we provide guidance for after-school, after-work, and weekend interventions to reinforce progress.

Ongoing Support

Continuous Communication: We maintain regular communication via Skype, phone, or email to ensure your program evolves with your loved one’s progress and daily activities.

Program Adjustments: Programs are regularly updated to remain relevant and effective. Adjustments are made based on ongoing feedback, observations, and progress.

Revisit Evaluation: After the initial support period, we conduct a follow-up evaluation to assess progress, refine goals, and ensure continued development.

What to Expect During the Assessment

Our comprehensive evaluation examines all aspects of the following areas:

• Reflex integration

• Skill acquisition

• Tactile and sensory function

• Receptive and expressive language

• Auditory function

• Visual function

• Auditory sequential, tonal, and rate processing

• Visual processing

• Auditory and visual short-term memory function

• Auditory and visual long-term memory function

• Fine motor abilities

• Gross motor abilities

• Information processing (receiving, processing, storing, and utilizing information)

• Thinking and cognitive skills

• Learning style and cognitive function

• Diet and supplementation

• Educational function (using standardized tests when indicated)

• Social skills, behavior, and self-help evaluation

• Self-esteem and confidence