Do you need expert advice?
When you just know something isn’t right, this is the place to start.
You may be a parent stumbling into neurodiversity for the first time and feel overwhelmed. You may be a seasoned parent and neuro-affirming warrior at a tricky educational junction. Wherever you are on the path towards supporting your child, I have a wealth of experience to share.
What we talk about in an hour consultation
Every child is different, and we will focus on where your child is right now. The following issues apply no matter when you first seek help:
your specific concerns
the school’s response (or lack thereof)
the educational trajectory your child is expected to follow and key moments ahead
the cognition of literacy learning, why things can be challenging and what can be done (intervention)
what an educational intervention would look like in good practice - at school or privately
how to make sure the intervention is working (monitoring)
different kinds of assessment and their specific utility
what you can reasonably expect from school and what you can not
how to word email ‘requests’ to be heard and trigger help
what you can do at home
additional professionals you may need to contact in order to move forward
You will come away with the steps you can take right now, a plan for the near future, and clear indicators of when to escalate your concerns.