Services

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I help families with children in preschool through middle school. I do this by offering a spectrum of support, ranging from short term consultations through comprehensive and ongoing support.

My services are hourly-based allowing for flexibility and for families to utilize as little or as much help as they need at a given time.

I have experience working with children with a wide range of differences (including but not limited to: ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, developmental delays, children who utilize a total communication approach, etc.)

My Services Include:

  • Mapping a child’s strengths, challenges and needs

  • Reviewing school and private evaluations

  • Helping families assess the pros and cons of pursuing school-based  vs private therapies

  • Collaborating with school personnel to facilitate best possible outcome for the child

  • Matching families with appropriate private evaluators and service providers, including occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, social skills groups, psychologists and counselors, and summer programs/camps

  • Managing and collaborating with existing and new service providers to facilitate consistent implementation of service plans

  • Supporting families who are pursuing special education support, including the Child Find process, eligibility and writing and implementing individualized education plans (IEP) or 504 plans

  • Reviewing IEP documents and preparing families for IEP meetings

  • Attending IEP meetings 

  • Helping families evaluate specialized school placement options

My services support families at any point throughout the entire life cycle of the educational experience

Circular flowchart with green arrows featuring four sections: ongoing monitoring and updates, identifying child’s strengths and needs, working through eligibility and IEP/504 process, and locating appropriate providers and programs.

Testimonials

  • “ The combination of her expertise as an advisor, advocate and school consultant is one I have yet to find with anyone else."

  • " When we had challenges with our [son] at home, Meredith gathered all of the experts working with [him] and led a team meeting to help us find solutions”

  • “ Thanks to her expertise, knowledge and extensive experience we were able to negotiate appropriate goals and services for our son.”

  • “ She is a valued resource to our family and we feel lucky to have her on our team.”

  • "Above everything else, the greatest benefit of working with you is the feeling of not being alone during this daunting process”

  • "(That winter) I was so worried and feeling all alone. I knew something was wrong, but I didn't know what. I knew after our first phone call that I wasn't alone anymore."

  • “ Meredith is a lovely, warm person who takes the time to listen.”