I am writing to change our address/state of business. RIght now we are listed in MD, but have since changed our locality to the DC area. Could this be updated, with our new address, as well? Thank you!

Are you looking for someone to serve as your private in-home educational consultant to create and implement a home program for you child with special needs? Do you need someone to help represent and speak on your behalf in IEP meetings, collaborate with other professionals and create a unique and individualized program for you child that will target academic and social skills goals?

I am passionate about being an educator and received my Masters Degree in Special Education. I have worked with a diverse group of children including those with: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, Down syndrome, speech impairments and communication devices, noncompliant behavior, learning disabilities, sensory integration issues and physical challenges.

My greatest capability is facilitating children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, across the spectrum. I have training in both Applied Behavioral Analysis and Discrete Trial Training, as well as training in Stanley Greenspan's DIR/Floortime Model. I believe that my knowledge in these differing therapeutic methods has allowed me to integrate principles from both philosophies to create the most comprehensive and individual educational and social/emotional plan for a child. I have had tremendous success using this blended approach, and I collaborate frequently with other professionals from diverse backgrounds to infuse my treatments plans with the best of what is available in the field.

I have recently moved from Chicago to the DC area. While in Chicago, I consulted with multiple families serving as their educational consultant. I wrote home programs, trained line therapists and play partners, measured and reported client's progress through data collection and quarterly progress reports (submitted to insurance companies for reimbursement on behalf of client), coached parents on play (Greenspans' Floortime stages), led playgroup sessions and facilitated peer dates as well as served as liaison between the client and other professionals as well as the child's school (IEP meetings and related school meetings).

References and fees available upon request. Call (425) 442-0625 or respond via email for a confidential consultation. Look forward to hearing from you!

The Neurodevelopmental Clinic covers developmental and behavioral concerns that families have from birth to 21 years of age. The clinic includes comprehensive neurodevelopmental evaluations of children who might have developmental delays including suspected mental retardation or autism spectrum disorder. In addition, children with "minor" disabilities such as, ADHD, learning disabilities, speech and language delay, and behavior problems. A focus of the program is on early identification of developmental delays in children birth to five in order to provide early intervention.

The DSC is an outpatient service offered through the CYAS/Department of Pediatrics to provide medical/developmental services in the context of well-child care and to insure early identification of children who have or who are at risk of having developmental delays.

Little Leaves Preschool and Early Learning Center, opening in 2011, will provide high quality early intervention programs designed to nurture the growth and development of young children with social and/or language challenges. Little Leaves Preschool and Early Learning Center will combine best-practice early childhood instruction with research-based interventions for social and language development in a play-based, natural learning environment.

Anyone can use our services—families, educators, administrators, journalists, students. Our special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22).

In-depth and timely news related to educating students with disabilities. Offers unique resources to special education professionals and parents.

The Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development (GUCCHD) was established over four decades ago to improve the quality of life for all children and youth, especially those with, or at risk for, special needs and their families. Located in the nation's capital, this exceptional center both directly serves vulnerable children and their families, as well as influences local, state, national and international programs and policy. The GUCCHD is a designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities for the District of Columbia.

Zero to Three is a national resource organization focusing on the first 3 years of life that aims to strengthen and support families, practioners, and communities to promote the healthy development of infants and toddlers.