Assessment and Program Development

At Behavioral and Developmental Consultants, we provide a comprehensive assessment that evaluates key areas such as behavior, social skills, and academic ability. Additionally, we offer guidance on nutrition and supplementation, understanding their important role in overall development.

Based on the results of this thorough assessment, we will explain how the developmental "pieces" we uncover relate to your loved one's symptoms, issues, and concerns. This insight forms the foundation for a customized program specifically designed for your loved one.

Program Implementation & Support

• Personalized Program: After the assessment, a tailored program is written for your loved one, focusing on their unique needs and goals.

• Parent Training: You will be taught how to implement the program at home, with hands-on support to ensure its effectiveness and your confidence in using the strategies.

  • Home Schooling: If you plan to homeschool, we will create a program specifically for your child’s educational needs at home.

  • School/Work Support: For children attending day school or adults in the workforce, we can suggest programs for after-school, after-work, and weekend interventions.

Ongoing Support

• Continuous Communication: Between evaluations, we offer ongoing support via Skype, phone, or email. Maintaining regular communication with your assigned support person is encouraged, as it ensures that your program evolves with your loved one's progress and daily activities.

• Program Adjustments: As your loved one progresses, we will make adjustments to the program, ensuring it remains relevant and effective. If necessary, we can make changes based on feedback and observations during the support period.

• Revisit Evaluation: After the initial evaluation and support period, we will schedule a revisit evaluation to assess progress, refine goals, and ensure continued development.

What to expect at the assessment:

We will look at all aspects of the following areas:

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- reflex integration

- skill acquisition

- tactility and sensory function

- receptive and expressive language

- auditory function

- visual function

- auditory sequential, tonal, and rate processing and visual processing,

- auditory and visual short term memory function

- auditory and visual long term memory function

- fine motor abilities

- gross motor abilities 

- information processing including receiving, processing, storing, and utilizing information

- thinking skills

- learning style

- cognitive function

- diet and supplementation

- assessment of educational function utilizing standardized tests when indicated

- evaluation of function in the areas of social skills, behavior, and self-help

-self-esteem and confidence