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Teenagers in Park

Academic 
Advocacy

At Bluebird Child & Family Psychology, we understand that it is essential for your child to receive the support they deserve at school in order to reach their full academic potential. If your child has a mental health or medical condition that impacts their school success, they are legally entitled to access accommodations through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. Whether initiating or updating IEPs or 504s, managing accommodations at private school, or transitioning accommodations to the college setting ...

 

We will have your back every step of the way.

Establishing the Right Plan Will Help Your Child Thrive

  • We will help your family understand the IEP/504 process 

  • Determine when psychoeducational or neuropsychological testing is necessary and whether testing is best conducted at school or at an outside agency

  • Write 504 plan request letters to school administrators that include personalized recommendations 

  • Collaborate with teachers and school administration

  • Provide education to schools regarding your child's unique medical and/or mental health needs

  • Attend school meetings as an advocate for your family

  • Use targeted interventions to decrease school-related stressors and/or increase behavioral compliance

Example Accommodations

  • Additional time to complete tests and/or homework

  • Functional behavior plan tailored to the needs of your child

  • Access to class notes from the teacher

  • Placement into the same classroom as a supportive friend

  • Connection to school social worker, and occupational, physical, and speech therapists

  • Access to assistive technologies

  • Opportunity to take coping breaks in a private space

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