Autism Spectrum
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Case Management and Care Coordination
- Coordination of medical, psychiatric, educational and other relevant providers
- Facilitation of communication between providers and family members
- Creation of short- and long-term goals, monitoring of progress
- Interface with insurance companies and public benefit agencies
- Implementation of behavior management plans as needed
Consultations
- Coordination of medical, psychiatric, educational and other relevant providers
- Facilitation of communication between providers and family members
- Creation of short- and long-term goals, monitoring of progress
- Interface with insurance companies
Educational Services
- Exploring fields of interest and academic options
- Development of a plan for educational support (e.g., applying to schools, completing assignments)
- Assistance navigating Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
- In person or remote tutoring and academic support
Family Coaching
- Education on diagnostic profile and related complexities
- Support with behavior management strategies, family dynamics, facilitation of structured routines and positive interactions
- Creation of a plan to address holistic needs of individual
- Crisis management
- In-home respite support
Placements into Therapeutic Schools or Programs
- Review of clinical history with family members, client, relevant educational, clinical, medical and other providers
- Selection and facilitation of admission into appropriate inpatient, residential, therapeutic
boarding school, transitional or other housing program
Therapeutic Coaching: Available Hourly or on a Live-In Basis
- Vocational coaching (e.g., identification of interests and employment opportunities, application/resume submission, practicing mock interviews)
- On-site job coaching (e.g., identification of appropriate employment opportunities, side-by-side employment support, serving as liaison with employers)
- Development of executive functioning skills (e.g., planning, organization, time management)
- Reinforce social interaction skills (e.g., initiating conversations, reading non-verbal cues, practicing conversational reciprocity)
- Socialization coaching (e.g. skill development around positive social interaction, romantic relationships, conflict resolution)
- Exploration of lifestyle choices, self-advocacy, decision making
- Development of independent living skills (e.g., hygiene routines, laundry, exercise, grocery shopping, cooking, public transportation, safety skills)
- Transportation to and from appointments
- Support with anxiety and stress management
- Medication management
Arden O’Connor,
Founder and CEO
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