The Family Intake

What Is The Family Intake

The family intake is the first step to getting started. It starts with a student meeting, followed by a parent consultation. It is about 1.5 hours total and billed at $160/hr. It can be completed virtually or in-person at our learning clinic. Following the intake appointment, we can make recommendations regarding the clinician match, areas of focus, and frequency of sessions, and help set up a weekly schedule.

What To Expect During The Family Intake

At the start of the family intake, the clinician meets with the student for 45 minutes to an hour. Whether your student is struggling overall or needs a boost in a certain class or subject, our objective is to discern how your student solves problems and approaches learning new concepts or skills. Observing how a student approaches a given task, such as solving a mystery or telling a story, gives us an opportunity to gather useful information.

We may use assessment tests and materials during this step, but we use them in an informal setting while engaging the student in conversation to learn more about their personality, interests, and academic environment. Learn more about our formal assessments.

Following a meeting with the student, the clinician will meet with parent(s) and/or guardian(s). Depending on the student’s maturity and level of engagement, he or she may be invited to join in this second part of the Intake or enjoy a book or board game in the waiting area.

If your student has had an educational assessment prior to coming to Strategies for Learning, we will review it and can answer any questions you may have about the findings. We will prioritize needs, identify goals, and discuss and recommend specific interventions. We will also determine the frequency of sessions and begin the scheduling process.

What To Expect After The Family Intake

After the family intake intake, your student will be carefully matched with a clinician from our dedicated team of specialists and educational therapists and will help set up a weekly schedule. When structuring academic support, we consider your student’s learning profile and temperament as well as the experience and the specialized training of our staff. 

Following the intake and clinician match, we can also provide Case Management or additional Educational Consulting on a case-by case basis. We can also provide insights into assessments or share referrals for neuropsychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists. 

Schedule an Intake Appointment

To schedule a family intake or an initial consultation, please contact us by completing our Contact Form. You can also email us at info@strategiesforlearning.com or give us a call at 510-900-3121.