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Consultation
Not ready or needing to invest in several sessions? BTB offers brief consultation or problem solving sessions in the form of 50-minute consultation appointments. Consultation appointments are typically utilized for parents or providers who have targeted questions or concerns that can be sufficiently addressed within a single appointment. Common concerns addressed during consultation with a psychologist or educational specialist may be strategies for a general behavioral concern, accommodations for testing (standardized testing, SAT and ACT), questions about typical child development, collaboration with other providers, or questions about your child’s upcoming IEP meeting. While many caregivers or providers benefit from a single consultation, others may choose to schedule subsequent consultative appointments at BTB.
School Advocacy
IEP or 504 Plan Services
In addition to her clinical training, Dr. Bobal is also a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. BTB offers advocate services at school meetings or expert consultations that help you plan for meetings that determine supports for your child. The ultimate goal of BTB is to empower and educate families as to their rights throughout the education process. Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or 504 plans are established to foster the most appropriate school supports, accommodations, or environments for your school-aged child. Services across districts and options for support within schools are not always clear or known. What is deemed “best,” may not always be agreed upon or clear by all of the individuals creating the support plans. While at BTB we believe that parents bring the expertise about their child, we promote, as much as possible, a collaborative approach with your child’s teachers, schools, districts, and other systems of care. With that being said, our support and allegiance is with you and your child to ensure that you serve as a key and informed stakeholder during the eligibility process.