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Provides one-on-one help and support by telephone or in person to families regarding their child's education, development, special health care needs, and transition from school to adult life. Support may include helping parents prepare for school and other meetings about their child. On a limited basis, consultants can attend Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 and other meetings with families. Family consultants also provide information about community resources that are available to help parents and children. Also offers parent, represenative support at Act 264 or Coordinated Services Plan meetings.

Provides comprehensive evaluations for developmental disabilities in children. Pediatric developmental evaluation teams specialize in the diagnosis of children with developmental disabilities, including developmental delay, intellectual disability, and autism spectrum disorder. Services include an initial diagnosis, recommendations, and helping families coordinate care with community providers.

Provides assessments for intelligence, academic achievement, language, and/or emotional, attentional, and behavioral issues related to learning including dyslexia, language-learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and neurological handicaps.

Provides technical assistance to schools and other organizations to help ensure that schools understand and comply with federal and state laws and regulations related to providing special education services. Consultants also work with parents to offer a due process procedure if they have concerns about the services offered to their children.

Offers comprehensive evaluations that include cognitive functioning, academic achievement, language skills, emotional regulation, attention, and behavioral issues related to learning, including dyslexia, language-based learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, and neuropsychological issues.

Offers a state-approved therapeutic day treatment and special education program for grades K-8. The program operates during the regular Rutland County school calendar. A summer program is also available.

Provides assessments for intelligence, academic achievement, language, and/or emotional, attentional, and behavioral issues related to learning including dyslexia, language-learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and neurological handicaps.

Offers a year long recreation program facilitated by staff and volunteers. Activities encourage development of communication and social skills through modeling and practice. Individualized skills and goals are identified and worked on through group play and exploration in the community. Some online options may be available through Zoom. Also offers an in-person summer camp called Camp Aspire. Activities include boating, cooking over a fire, hiking, horseback riding and arts and crafts.

Offers a year long recreation program facilitated by staff and volunteers. Activities encourage development of communication and social skills through modeling and practice. Individualized skills and goals are identified and worked on through group play and exploration in the community. Some online options may be available through Zoom. Also offers an in-person summer camp called Camp Aspire. Activities include boating, cooking over a fire, hiking, horseback riding and arts and crafts.

Provides an information line for the autism community. The Autism Response Team provides personalized information, tools, and resources.

Provides comprehensive evaluations for developmental disabilities in children. Pediatric developmental evaluation teams specialize in the diagnosis of children with developmental disabilities, including developmental delay, intellectual disability, and autism spectrum disorder. Pediatric specialists observe, test, and counsel families regarding the developmental/behavioral status of their child after extensive review of early intervention/school reports, family questionnaires, and examination of the child.

Provides online information about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that includes information on screening and diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. Provides links to information on research and resources.

Provides a variety of information, guidance, and resources on specific policy issues, including model legislation, research overviews, and “know your rights” documentation. Accepts testimonials from those willing to share their story to help enact change.

Administers programs that assist families with children with developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum. Works with community agencies, support groups, and government departments to address system issues, enhance service delivery, and develop or provide training.

Information to help support children who are struggling with mental health, behavior or learning challenges.

Offers a Resource library that includes a variety of downloadable books, toolkits, and reports, on various topics of importance to the autistic community such as: accessibility resources,self-advocacy resources, and acceptance resources.

Offers a variety of programs and services that support families who have children with special health needs and disabilities. Programs and services include one-to-one matches, support, referrals, sibling support groups, workshops, assistance with accessing health care, information about flexible funding, leadership training for parents and guardians, bullying prevention, family faculty training, and navigating health and disability systems.