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School Consultations

School Consultations: Focusing not only on students, but also on teachers.
A common theme for parents who seek our services revolves around their children’s difficulties in school.

Whether you are the parent of a young school-age child, a preteen, or teenager, you know that the demands of schoolwork can often pose challenges for children. The most common concern that parents bring to us is that their child’s teacher has repeatedly told them that their child lacks attention, motivation, or is frankly disruptive in class. Many teachers go so far as to suggest to the parents—gently or otherwise—that they should seek out their pediatrician to consider whether or not medication is needed.

There are many reasons for a child’s "problematic" behavior at school, and most don't require drugs (such as Ritalin or Adderall) for resolution. For example,

• There are differences in the child's learning style and the teacher's style of instruction.
• The child does not know how to manage his or her energy.
• The teacher is not aware of the child’s need for different learning approaches.
• The interaction between the teacher and child has become so dysfunctional that they cannot make it work.

At Family Rhythms, we initially address issues of school behavior during family coaching sessions. When the development of an action plan requires more first-hand information about how the child engages in the classroom, a school consultation is useful.

This approach involves a visit to the child’s classroom by a Family Rhythms staff member for the purpose of observation and the development of an action plan for the parents and teacher(s).

The price of this service is $200.00 per hour.

Interested in School Consultations? Email us now! Or call 774-290-1012.

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