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Getting Started with SFL

The family intake is your first step to getting started. It begins with a 45-minute meeting with your child, followed by a 45-minute consultation with the parent or caregiver. This can be done virtually or in person at our learning clinic. The intake helps us determine a Clinician match for the student based on their academic needs, your goals for support, and scheduling considerations.

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What To Expect During The Family Intake

During the family intake, we spend 45 minutes with your child. Whether your child needs overall academic support or a boost in specific subjects, our goal is to understand how they approach learning and problem-solving. By observing tasks like solving puzzles or storytelling, we gather valuable insights.

We use informal assessments, such as engaging in conversations and activities, to learn about your child’s personality, interests, and academic environment. Formal assessment tests around literacy, math, and executive functioning may also be used to gather additional insights.

After meeting with your child, we meet with you, the parent(s) or guardian(s). Depending on your child’s age and engagement level, they may join this discussion or enjoy activities in our waiting area.

If your child has had previous educational assessments, we review them and address any questions you have about the results. Together, we prioritize needs, set goals, discuss interventions, determine session frequency, and start scheduling

What To Expect After The Family Intake

After the family intake, your child will be paired with a Clinician from our expert team of specialists and educational therapists. When planning academic support, we take into account your child’s unique learning style and temperament, along with the expertise and specialized training of our staff.

Following the intake and clinician matching process, we also offer additional Educational Consulting as needed. Additionally, we can provide guidance around additional formal assessments or refer you to professionals such as 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.