Investigating Difficulties. Addressing Needs. Finding Solutions.
Services for Parents, Families
and Caregivers
"Coaching is a process that aims to improve performance and focuses on the ‘here and now’ rather than on the distant past or future.
While there are many different models of coaching, here we are not considering the ‘coach as expert’ but, instead, the coach as a facilitator of learning.
There is a huge difference between teaching someone and helping them to learn. In coaching, fundamentally, the coach is helping the individual to improve their own performance: in other words, helping them to learn.
Good coaches believe that the individual always has the answer to their own problems but understands that they may need help to find the answer."
Definition from: www.skillsyouneed.com/learn/coaching.html
including parents, siblings, grandparents, children, caregivers, and other family members)
As a parent, family member or caregiver of someone who has a:
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behavioural challenge
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language or communication delay/disorder
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physical or intellectual disability
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neurodevelopmental disorder (autism, ADHD etc.)
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medical condition,
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neurocognitive disorder (Alzheimer's etc.)
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loss of autonomy, or
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other specific special need, condition or diagnosis,
(or no diagnosis at all!)
it can sometimes be overwhelming to pinpoint:
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exactly how to do what you need to do
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where to start when you've just received a diagnosis for someone in your care
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what someone with diverse abilities needs
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how to approach crisis situations and difficult behaviour
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what services are available
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how to apply the professional's recommendations into your everyday life
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what can be done to help beyond what is already being done, and
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how to promote and/or maintain independence.
My approach is intended to be different.
It is designed to help untangle complex situations by finding the root of any issue or need, and then addresses it through tips, techniques and
resources that will help produce action for real change.
It considers the person providing support as much as the person receiving,
and aims to effectively build understanding as well as skills, for both the supporter and the individual requiring support.
Special Education Package Options
for Parents, Families and Caregivers
PACKAGE ONE: NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Some examples of how this package can be helpful for you include;
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you have just received a diagnosis and/or you need help clarifying where to start;
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you aren't sure how to meet the needs of the person in your care;
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you feel like you are missing something because you are not seeing progress or change;
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you have been trying various things for a long time but nothing seems to work.
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If you still aren't sure if this package is for you, ​CLICK HERE to book your no-cost 30 minute call to discuss your situation, ask your questions, and see how I can help, or CLICK HERE to send me an email.
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Interviews/Observations with Implicated Member(s)
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Interview(s) with parents, family members, caregivers
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Observations of natural familial environment and interactions
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Person-led interactions
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Interviews with support network
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Interview(s) with professionals currently and/or recently providing services
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Reading of reports and interventions
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RECOMMENDED
ACTION PLAN
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Analysis of interviews and observations
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Recommendations for implicated member(s)
PACKAGE TWO: COMPLETE
Some examples of how this package can be helpful for you include;
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you feel overwhelmed;
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you are unsure where to start with addressing certain situations;
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you are meeting difficulties and you aren't sure why;
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you are facing issues that you aren't sure how to deal with;
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you need help to apply the recommendations that have been given to you by professionals.
If you still aren't sure if this package is for you, ​CLICK HERE to book your no-cost 30 minute call to discuss your situation, ask your questions, and see how I can help, or CLICK HERE to send me an email.
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Interviews/Observations with Implicated Member(s)
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Interview(s) with parents, family members, caregivers
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Observations of natural familial environment and interactions
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Person-led interactions
2
Interviews with support network
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Interview(s) with professionals currently and/or recently providing services
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Reading of reports and interventions
3
Action Plan
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Analysis of interviews and observations
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Plan development
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Goal setting with implicated member(s)
4
Coaching
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Discussion/explanation of strategies applied in natural environment in real time
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Functional behaviour assessments
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Real time modeling
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Guided interventions
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Behavioural support in real time
PACKAGE THREE: COMBO
Some examples of how this package can be helpful for you include;
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you are seeking more information about how to practically address the needs of your loved one;
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you need help to apply the recommendations that have been given to you by professionals;
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you are having trouble balancing your own needs with the needs of the person in your care;
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you have tried many things but they just don't seem to work in your everyday life.
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If you still aren't sure if this package is for you, ​CLICK HERE to book your no-cost 30 minute call to discuss your situation, ask your questions, and see how I can help, or CLICK HERE to send me an email.
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Online Workshop Series*
1. A. Embracing Autism
B. Embracing Alzheimer's
C. Embracing Human Needs
2. Behaviour and Communication
3. Techniques for Caring/Supporting
4. Sensory and Emotional Regulation
5. Techniques for using Visual Supports
6. Goals and Interventions
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IN PERSON Coaching
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Discussion/explanation of strategies applied in natural environment in real time
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Functional behaviour assessments
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Real time modeling
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Guided interventions
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Behavioural support in real time
*If you are interested only in the workshop series, click here.
PACKAGE FOUR: ONLINE
Some examples of how this package can be helpful for you include;
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you are seeking information about how to address the needs of your loved one;
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you need help to breakdown the recommendations that have been given to you by professionals and apply them into your everyday life;
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you feel like you've tried everything and need some new ideas.
If you still aren't sure if this package is for you, ​CLICK HERE to book your no-cost 30 minute call to discuss your situation, ask your questions, and see how I can help, or CLICK HERE to send me an email.
1
Online Workshop Series*
1. A. Embracing Autism
B. Embracing Alzheimer's
C. Embracing Human Needs
2. Behaviour and Communication
3. Techniques for Caring/Supporting
4. Sensory and Emotional Regulation
5. Techniques for using Visual Supports
6. Goals and Interventions
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Online Consultation Sessions
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Situational brainstorming and discussion
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Step by step recommendations
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Behavioural support
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Feedback sessions regarding application of tools, methods, and strategies
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Discussion of concepts and theories
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Refreshers of workshop content
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Support for navigating services, supports and resources
*If you are interested only in the workshop series, click here.