Consultations are useful when parents, teachers, or other care providers have specific questions about a child's needs or intervention plan. Common reasons for a consultation may include:
(1) Assistance with the development of supports for a specific problem.
(2) Evaluation of the appropriateness of educational programming.
(3) Determining whether an assessment is required at the current time.
(4) Review of previous evaluations and assessments for the purpose of providing expert opinion on diagnosis or treatment planning.
What does a consultation involve?
Consultations can include one or more of the following:
(1) Careful review of the child's developmental, medical, educational, psychosocial, and family history.
(2) Interviews with parents, teachers, and other care providers.
(3) Review of previous assessment reports, health records, and school documents.
Dr. Akdag provides a written summary of her consultation findings and opinions, and when appropriate, makes recommendations for further evaluation or intervention.
