Jammie, a teacher in the community was utilizing Partners In Learning's
Community-Based Behavioral Support Services
each week to help her with classroom behaviors. One of the students in Jammie's class was exhibiting some developmental concerns, but his older brother, John, who attended a local title one program as a four-year-old was having some behaviors at his school. John already had a IEP in place, but the mother was finding it difficult to communicate with the school.
Jammie recommended that the family seek our
Family Support Services
.
Jammie sent Cassie, the Family Support Specialist, their contact information. Within a few days, Cassie was meeting with the family. The mom, the dad, Jammie and Cassie all sat down and talked about the family's needs. Through Family Support Services we were able to provide referrals for private OT for both children, recommendation that they follow up with a RSSS behavioral specialist and talk with the doctor about their concerns to see if maybe they could help with a diagnosis. Cassie was able to coach the mom and dad on things that they could ask for in John's IEP meeting including: an OT evaluation, behavioral assessment, and modifications in the classroom. Cassie was available to assist during the IEP meeting if necessary.
Since then, both boys are receiving private OT services, they both have been seen by a developmental pediatrician and are working on a diagnosis. The family was successful at the IEP meeting, and received the requested accommodations as well as OT services through the school system.
Family Support Services, such as those provided to John's family, are critical in ensuring every child in the community receives the support services they need to be successful! It is through a grant with Smart Start Rowan, that we are able to provide these needed support services to families in Rowan County for FREE!
