Parent Education Services and Fees

Get Help for all ages and stages.

✓ Expert info

✓ Autism moms

What is autism? We cover the basics from the definition and answer Frequently Asked Questions.
Research shows that children with autism improve when given good-quality, intensive therapy at an early age.
We tell the parents what kind of therapy will benefit their child, where to get therapy, and how to get it paid for.
Fees: Complimentary for all families post-diagnosis

Autism is a lifelong condition with changing needs over time. What works for your child at age three is different from what he’ll need at age ten.
We recommend talking with our parent consultants every six to twelve months.
We can offer advice and information about ABA, swim programs, summer camps, speech therapy, physical therapy, and parent support groups.
If you need specialized help, we’ll make phone calls and research options for you.
Rate: First 30 minutes are free; $40 per half hour

A great education is vital to the success of our children. However, in busy schools, parents often must advocate for their children, a task that is made more complicated by lingo and laws.
Special Education Basics. We introduce parents to basic terms in special education, explain their role as part of a child study team, and explain their basic rights.
IEP Review. Is your child’s IEP constructed in a way to ensure that they are making meaningful and measurable progress? We’ll read your child’s IEP and discuss ways to improve this important document. We will explain how you can advocate for your child to fine-tune their goals and get the right services.
Team Building. We can provide recommendations for tutors and outside learning consultants to improve academic goals in the IEP.
Rate: First 30 minutes are free; $100 per half hour

Sometimes parents need additional help in getting results for their children.
Our staff can review documentation, make recommendations for additional evaluations, draft documents, accompany parents to IEP meetings, recommend alternative school placements, and help parents get positive results.
Rate: First 30 minutes are free; $125 per half hour

Preparing for life after high school is a big job. Our parent specialists can chunk those tasks into manageable tasks over time. Preparations should begin when the child is in the 8^th grade.
Our parent consultants can help you formulate long-term goals, connect you with legal and financial specialists, understand the steps towards gaining disability support, and explain the DDD system in New Jersey.
SSI and DDD Applications – You can work with a specialist for two to three hours to craft the applications that will help you gain the right government support for your child.
Monthly Help – Some families need in-depth help throughout the 18-21 transition years. You can schedule regular monthly meetings with transition consultants, who will create a binder to organize important documents and keep families on track through the entire process.
Rate: First 30 minutes are free; $60 per half hour

College can be a great option for some young people with autism. There are more options than ever before.
Our college consultants will help narrow down a list of colleges that can support the needs of their child, discuss alternative pathways, and explain how to build the soft skills that are necessary to thrive in a college environment.
Rate: First 30 minutes are free; $125 per half hour

Please fill out our forms prior to your visit. Our parent education forms can be found here: