The Institute for Family Development Orland Park, IL
(708)403-3200
Educational Support and Advocacy Program
Many children, adolescents and adults who are bright have learning problems and tend to become frustrated and discouraged. They often develop low self-esteem, never coming close to achieving their potential. Their families are usually torn-up about what to do and are frequently worn out.
The certified/licensed professionals at The Institute for Family Development have been working with individuals with learning problems for many years.
We have successfully worked with children, adolescents and adults who have problems with reading skills, writing skills, math skills, memory skills, organizational skills, attentional skills, processing deficits and other learning problems.
Our approach emphasizes meeting the individual's emotional as well as academic needs. We do this by tailoring our services to the strengths and weaknesses of each client's unique learning style and, if indicated, offering supportive counseling. We also help ensure success by not only working with the client, and, when appropriate (and, for older clients, with permission), working with family members and others involved in the learning process.
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Evaluations
We pride ourselves on doing a thorough, individualized evaluation and so we include:
- obtaining a developmental history of the child by interview with the parent or caretaker
- input, with your permission, from teachers and relevant others who work with the child
- specific educational / cognitive / psychological / neuropsychological testing appropriate to the child's age to assess strengths and weaknesses
We also provide feedback to review the results of the evaluations and recommendations via both a meeting with the parents and a complete written report. We also are available to meet with educators to review our recommendations.
Educational Advocacy
For
those who feel lost in the academic "maze", educational advocacy is
geared towards helping children and their families ensure that their
rights to a free and appropriate public education are met. We can accompany
parents to school meeting (We deal with both IDEA and Section 504 evaluations
and plans) to provide direct support and advocacy for getting problems
ironed out. We also provide consultative services for parents prior
to school meetings to help them prepare for being equal partners
in the educational decisions which will affect their child.
Programs for Older Students and Adults
As
with our program for our younger clients, our evaluation and therapy
services for adults are individualized and adapted to the specific needs
of each client.
Evaluations
Our thorough Educational/Learning Style evaluations for adults include:
- a case history interview
- cognitive testing specific to your needs
- a follow-up interview and a written report with test results and recommendations.
Any questions?
Email us!
Telephone with secure answering machine:
708-403-3200
The
Institute for Family Development
15010 South Ravinia Avenue
Suite 19
Orland Park, IL 60462
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