What we offer

During the consultation, we explore:

• Learning Style & Strengths – How the individual learns best, including visual, verbal, hands-on, repetition, modeling, or other approaches.
• Communication – Preferred communication methods, receptive and expressive language, use of AAC or other communication supports, and ways to promote understanding and self-advocacy.
• Educational Environment – Where instruction will be most successful, such as at home, school, community settings, or another comfortable and appropriate environment.
• Support Needs – The level and type of support needed from parents, caregivers, educators, or other members of the individual's support team.
• Current Knowledge & Understanding – What the individual already knows, areas of strength, and concepts that may need additional instruction or clarification.
• Individual Goals – Skills and knowledge that are meaningful to the individual and their everyday life, with consideration for independence, safety, relationships, boundaries, and self-advocacy.
• Sensory & Environmental Considerations – Factors that may affect learning, such as noise, lighting, distractions, personal space, or preferred routines.
• Social & Relationship Skills – Areas where instruction may support understanding of friendships, relationships, personal boundaries, consent, privacy, and appropriate social interactions.
• Family & Caregiver Perspectives – Concerns, questions, priorities, and goals shared by parents and caregivers to help create a consistent and supportive educational approach.
• Cultural & Personal Considerations – Family values, individual preferences, and other factors that may be important when developing an appropriate instructional approach.