In-Person Consultations with
Dr. Nancy Schwartz
Within my practice, I offer:
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Speech/language and Relatedness evaluations. The cost of the evaluation varies with the specific child, the number of sessions that it entails, and if a school observation is included.
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Consultation to school systems about the child. The cost for this service is by the hour. This cost is often paid by the school system.
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Consultation as to how to set up a home program using Expectations and Responsibility as the basic components.
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Consultations about language elicitation and use within the home setting, often in coordination with developing relatedness skills: attunement, visual referencing, coordination and patterned activities.
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Workshops for parent groups or child’s school program.
For access to these services, please call: (203) 544-9560 or email erdocforautism@gmail.com.
Direct Clinical Services with Dr. Caley Schwartz
My team and I have a particular specialty in treating individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Our philosophy is to treat the core deficits while increasing each individual’s participation in life. Children will learn to think and problem solve in a dynamic manner across concrete life tasks as well as within social situations. This will help a child become a full and flexible participant in all aspects of life.
Increasing an individual’s competence in everyday activities is one of the greatest motivators for continued growth and learning. To this end, we place a large emphasis on involving parents and caregivers in the treatment process so progress can continue between therapy sessions and generalization happens naturally. When parents are their child’s guide through life, children and families experience the most success.
In addition, we work with schools and educators to coordinate services and assist in developing the most appropriate educational plan.
When a child is ready, we offer small group therapy (2 or 3 children) as a means of teaching collaboration within life skills and social interaction.
Learning to use declarative language, visual referencing and patterned activities within life is very important to help your child engage in life without feeling overwhelmed. Understanding and utilizing these techniques may feel overwhelming for you. A consultation with me can help you take the first steps.
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Direct therapy for the development of relatedness skills within the clinic are offered through Caley Schwartz, Psychological Services: (203) 464-9053.