Collaborative Support Services
Supporting a child's development extends beyond the therapy room. Children make the greatest progress when families, educators, and healthcare professionals work together. Collaborative services help ensure everyone is working toward shared goals.
What's Included
Collaborative Support Services include:
- Parent Coaching
Education, practical strategies, and ongoing support to help families encourage communication, feeding, and oral-function skills during everyday activities and routines.
- Consultation & Professional Collaboration
Collaboration with teachers, physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, dentists, orthodontists, ENTs, lactation professionals, and other providers involved in your child's care.
Services may include:
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School consultations
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Classroom observations
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Team meetings
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Collaboration with related service providers
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Parent education
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Professional development and staff training
Is Collaborative Support Right for Your Family?
Collaborative support may be beneficial if you:
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Want practical strategies to support your child's skills at home
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Would like guidance on building communication skills into everyday routines
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Are working with a school team and would like speech-language input included in planning
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Have a child working with multiple providers and would like greater coordination across services
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Need support understanding or carrying out recommendations from your child's providers
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Are an educator, provider, or other professional seeking consultation, observation, or training