Advocacy and Family Support
When your child receives a diagnosis, or is having ongoing learning, social and/or behaviour difficulties at school, it can be overwhelming and frustrating, to say the least. Learn by Heart is here to help you understand your options, take the mystery out of the systems you are working within, and give you the tools to support your child and your family through these challenging times.
Packages
Packages are developed according to individual needs, and through careful and thorough consultation. Price is dependant upon a family's needs. A full package includes:
Initial Consultation (Free 45 min)
Meet and greet
Overview of needs, challenges and fears
Check to see that we are the right fit for one another
Consultation (1 hr)
Outline of individual package based upon information from previous session
Discussion of goals and strategies as determined during initial consultation
Deeper investigation of challenges and how they are impacting the family
Observations (2 weeks - varied time allocations)
Assessments such as Functional Behaviour Assessment, Learning Style Assessment, general academic achievement assessments
Observations in familiar setting where appropriate
Liaison with school and teachers for purposes of developing behaviour and learning plans
Ensure all are working on the same page to support improved outcomes for student
Learning and/or Behaviour Planning
Learning and/or Behaviour Plans created using either Learn by Heart or school template, depending on school requirements
Practical strategies and resources provided for home and social activities
Consultation (1 hr)
Check-in to see what is working, what is not working, new challenges arising
Planning for unresolved or new challenges
Final consultation where families feel confident and that all issues have been addressed and resolved
Beyond these scheduled elements of a package, clients have ongoing access to expert advice and support between sessions and a guarantee that you will feel seen and understood during this time of overwhelm and adjustment. All strategies are backed by evidence about individual diagnoses and how to best meet needs around learning and behaviour.
Learn by Heart provides you with a roadmap for navigating new landscapes.