Consultation & Professional Collaboration
Children make the greatest progress when families, educators, and healthcare professionals work together. Consultation and collaboration services help create consistency across the environments where children learn, communicate, and grow.
Whether you're a parent seeking a second opinion, a school looking for speech-language consultation, or a professional interested in collaborating, these services are designed to promote consistency and communication across your child's team.
Who May Benefit from Consultation & Professional Collaboration?
Consultation and collaboration services may be beneficial if you:
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Have questions about your child's speech, language, feeding, AAC, or oral function
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Would like a second opinion regarding evaluation findings or treatment recommendations
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Need help coordinating care with your child's educational or healthcare team
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Are looking for ideas that can be used across home and school
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Are an educator supporting students with speech, language, or communication needs
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Are seeking assistance with implementing AAC in the classroom
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Would like professional consultation for an individual student or classroom
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Are interested in staff training or professional development
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Are looking for educational presentations for parents, teachers, or healthcare professionals
School & Educational Consultation
I partner with schools, preschools, childcare programs, and educational teams to support children across classroom settings. Services may include:
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Classroom observations
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Teacher consultation
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Individual student consultation
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Speech and language screenings
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AAC consultation and implementation support
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Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
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Consultation regarding IEP and 504 plans
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Program development
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Clinical consultation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Many children benefit from a team approach. When appropriate, I collaborate with pediatricians, ENTs, dentists, orthodontists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, lactation professionals, educators, and other members of your child's care team.
Collaboration may include reviewing evaluation findings, discussing treatment recommendations, coordinating goals, and maintaining consistent communication across every setting.
Professional Development & Educational Presentations
I provide customized presentations and professional development opportunities for schools, early childhood programs, community organizations, and healthcare professionals. Presentation topics may include:
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Speech and language development
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Developmental milestones
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Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
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Speech sound disorders
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Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
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Orofacial myofunctional disorders
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Feeding and oral function
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Early identification of communication delays
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Classroom techniques that encourage communication
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Parent education workshops
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Additional topics based on your organization's needs and interests
How Consultation & Professional Collaboration Can Help
When families, educators, and healthcare providers are aligned, children benefit. These services are designed to bring everyone together, creating a coordinated approach and clear next steps for your child's care.