The typical progression from my first contact with you is an initial evaluation for your child, diagnosis, treatment planning, direct treatment sessions, and dismissal when your child’s skills are within expected ranges.  The length of service needed is dependent on the severity of the disorder and your child’s response to my interventions and your carry-over of my recommendations within your everyday life. 

     Yes, I said it...therapy is NOT just your child's job.  For these new skills that I will teach your child to be incorporated into life outside of the sessions with Cheryl, you, your family, your daycare providers, generally ANYONE who has regular contact with your child, will need to assist me in making sure that your child continues to practice what we've done in sessions.  The rate and pattern of improvement is different for every child.  I will tell you that the more you do outside of therapy sessions with me, the quicker you will see generalization of skills.

     Therapy sessions are comprised of activities designed to teach specific skills that are needed to meet your child’s unique goals. Sessions may look playful but I always have a goal in mind!  Data is collected during the session to document the progress that is being made.  Parents are asked to be active participants in sessions. As sessions progress, most children do benefit from the experience of independence in their sessions.  In all instances, sessions are discussed and new activities reviewed (i.e, I’ll make you feel comfortable in implementing therapeutic techniques in your home).