Educational and Coaching Services

Education & Inclusion Specialist  

Education and inclusion specialists are recommended when there is concern about an individual's performance in the classroom and/or if previous behavioral and therapeutic interventions have met with limited success. The focus of the consultations can vary from identifying academic challenges to providing behavioral support.

Assessments can be performed individually or as part of the multidisciplinary assessment team at the Melmed Center.

At School Services

• Observation of the child in his/her classroom
• Attending Individual Education Plan meetings, section 504 and student success team meetings to ensure that appropriate educational supports are being provided for the child.
• Training of staff and administrators in educational strategies unique to children with special needs.

Additional Services

• Interpretation of standardized educational testing to assist in determining the child's current level of performance and to identify areas of strength and need.
• Designing collaboratively with the school teachers in order to devise an individual education plan that includes modifications and accommodations that are to be implemented in the classroom.
• Assisting the educational team with the design and implementation of positive behavioral intervention and support strategies.

Life and AD/HD Coaching 

Coaching is collaborative and individualized

• Coaching provides individuals with resources and empowers cleints to develop self reliance.
• Coaching offers structures and systems specifically for the client to maximize potential.
• Coaching develops the clients abilities to self-direct while providing feedback and support on a regular basis.

Coaching is not a therapy.

Personal Coaching Topics

• Planning
• Organization
• Time management 
• Transitions 
• Forgetfulness
• Social interactions and communication 
• Feeling overwhelmed or “stuck” at school, work, or with life’s daily demands

Coaching empowers people

• Individuals ages 12 and up.
• Those with and without ADHD or co-existing conditions.
• Individuals transitioning to new schools, colleges, career changes, etc..
• Mothers and fathers looking for parenting tools and strategies for juggling family and career.
• Professionals looking for communication, time management and organization strategies.
• Executives in order to facilitate success and goal achievement.

Personal Coaching Format

1. Interview
   The client begins with an initial one-half hour interview. This introduction answers questions and establishes a good working team. 
   
2. Intake
   The coaching partnership begins with an intake.During this time the coach and client discuss the situation and begin to outline goals and plans. 
   
3. Coaching Session
   The coach and client decide upon a meeting plan, which will best meet the client’s needs. Typically, meetings occur on a weekly basis. This is determined by client and coach.

Coaching helps people make positive changes in their lives!

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