EVALUATION SERVICES:
I provide evaluation and assessment services to adolescents and adults who may be experiencing difficulties in academics or in their lives because of Specifi Learning Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASD) or other forms of neurodivergence...
EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RECORDS REVIEW
I have extensive experience not only with the evaluation of a variety of psychological conditions and with reviewing an individual's educational, psychological, and/or medical records to help individuals and families understand the often obscure language and to interpret the extensive data points contained in evaluation reports. Having such reports translated into plain language can be very helpful in assisting the individual or their families to participate in treatment, rehabilitation, or education plans.
ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SERVICES
I am a certified Cognitive Behavior Therapist (CBT) in the Connecticut Acquired Brain Injury Waiver program. I provide direct services to people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their families in addition to providing consultation and support to the person's rehabilitation team.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES
I provide services as a Qualified Behavioral Provider with the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Services include development of Positive Behavior Support behavior plans, staff training, and supports to families and natural supports of people with developmental disabilities.
AUTISM SERVICES
I am a Qualified Autism Services Provider with the Department of Social Services Autism Waiver program. Services include development of Positive Behavior Support Plans, support staff training, and supports to families and other natural supports for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I also use the Safe And Sound Protocol (SSP) with clients with ASD. The SSP was originally designed as an intervention for children with ASD.
BIRKMAN METHOD
The Birkman Method is a personality-based assessment and coaching tool based on the Five Factor Model of Personality. The Birkman Method assessment gives people insight into the ways that their personality characteristics affect their daily decision making. The Birkman Method helps people to identify their authentic needs and to develop effective strategies to meet those needs.
SAFE AND SOUND PROTOCOL (SSP) AND REST AND RESTORE PROTOCOL (RRP)
Both the Safe And Sound Protocol (SSP) and Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) are acoustic interventions based in Polyvagal Theory, The SSP is designed to reduce unhelpful sensory reactivities that can often be present in people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or with a history of adverse or traumatic life experiences. The Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) is a similar acoustic intervention based in Polyvagal Theory and is designed to improve a person's interoception abilities (i.e. the ability to perceive their internal bodily functions and processes.