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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before our first steps together

A Simple Guide to Our First Steps

A Simple Guide to Our First Steps

Taking the first step can feel overwhelming, but my goal is to make this process as clear and supportive as possible. Below, you’ll find helpful information to prepare you for our journey together.

Taking the first step can feel overwhelming, but my goal is to make this process as clear and supportive as possible. Below, you’ll find helpful information to prepare you for our journey together.

What to Expect

The purpose of our first 45-minute meeting is to determine the right next steps for your family.

We'll have a collaborative discussion about your concerns, which may lead to parent support, school consultation, or moving forward with an evaluation.

If an evaluation is decided upon, that entire day is reserved just for your child to work at their own pace, with plenty of breaks.

What to Bring

To help me get a complete picture of your child’s journey, please complete all electronic paperwork at least two business days prior to our meeting.

You can also upload any relevant documents you may have, such as previous evaluation reports, current school records (like an IEP or 504 Plan), and any feedback from teachers, directly into the secure portal.

How to Prepare Your Child

I avoid using “testing” language in my office to prevent stress. I often use the Goldilocks story as an example, explaining that we are finding what is “just right” for them through a series of activities.

You can share that my job is to see how their brain works and what the world looks like through their eyes. It's their opportunity to share what's going well and what's been hard, in a space where they are free to be themselves.

What to Expect

What to Bring

How to Prepare Your Child

The Initial Appointment

The purpose of our first 45-minute meeting is to determine the right next steps for your family. We'll have a collaborative discussion about your concerns, which may lead to parent support, school consultation, or moving forward with an evaluation. If an evaluation is decided upon, that entire day is reserved just for your child to work at their own pace, with plenty of breaks.

What to Expect

What to Bring

How to Prepare Your Child

The Initial Appointment

The purpose of our first 45-minute meeting is to determine the right next steps for your family. We'll have a collaborative discussion about your concerns, which may lead to parent support, school consultation, or moving forward with an evaluation. If an evaluation is decided upon, that entire day is reserved just for your child to work at their own pace, with plenty of breaks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The Process

The Process

How will an evaluation benefit my child?

How long does the evaluation process take?

What happens after the evaluation is complete?

What should I do while my child is in testing?

Do I need a referral from a pediatrician to make an appointment?

How will an evaluation benefit my child?

How long does the evaluation process take?

What happens after the evaluation is complete?

What should I do while my child is in testing?

Do I need a referral from a pediatrician to make an appointment?

How will an evaluation benefit my child?

How long does the evaluation process take?

What happens after the evaluation is complete?

What should I do while my child is in testing?

Do I need a referral from a pediatrician to make an appointment?

Billing & Insurance

Billing & Insurance

Do you accept insurance?

Why don’t you accept insurance?

Do you accept Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)?

What is your payment and cancellation policy?

Do you accept insurance?

Why don’t you accept insurance?

Do you accept Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)?

What is your payment and cancellation policy?

Do you accept insurance?

Why don’t you accept insurance?

Do you accept Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)?

What is your payment and cancellation policy?

Links to Trusted Organizations

Links to Trusted Organizations

CHADD

The national resource for children and adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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Understood.org

A comprehensive resource for families of children with thinking and learning differences.

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ADDitude

A leading resource providing strategies and support for families and adults living with ADHD and related conditions.

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Learning Disabilities Association of America

A national non-profit organization offering support, resources, and advocacy for individuals with learning disabilities.

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International Dyslexia Association

A global non-profit dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia through advocacy, research, and education.

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WA Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

The local Washington State branch of the IDA, providing regional resources, support, and workshops for the dyslexia community.

Visit Website →

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