Consultations are warm, collaborative conversations focused on you and your goals. During these sessions, you can share your child’s (or your own) developmental history, concerns, and hopes, while Dr. Katen listens carefully, takes notes, and answers your questions. She can also review clinical or medical records, IEPs, 504 plans, and other relevant documents to better understand the full picture. It is always your choice whether to bring your child, and children may join for part or all of the consultation if that feels helpful.

Dr. Katen can also offer insights and direction about how to apply for school-based or clinical services or accommodations. If your child has already been assessed elsewhere, Dr. Katen can review those reports and deliver clarification about scores, analyses, and diagnoses.  

If an evaluation is appropriate, Dr. Katen will explain her process, go over costs and scheduling, and design a test battery that fits your needs. Every evaluation begins with a consultation.

In some cases, an evaluation might not be the next best step; instead, another treatment or direction may take priority (such as counseling, medication management, or an occupational therapy or speech-language assessment). In these cases, Dr. Katen can help design a plan and connect you with appropriate providers.   

If you are unsure whether you want or need an evaluation for your child, or you are unclear about what type or scope is most appropriate, a consultation with Dr. Katen is an excellent first step. Even if you do not pursue an evaluation at Individual Matters, you will leave the consultation feeling more knowledgeable and confident to make the right decisions for your child. 

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