While Monarch is best known for assessment and diagnostic services, consultation services are also available and can be a helpful tool in your proverbial health kit. Consultation can help you understand the source of problems and arrive at solutions you can act on right away. Every consultation is unique and will be based on your specific concerns and needs. Some common topics for consultations are described below:

• Autism: Resources can be provided to meet your unique needs throughout various stages of your child’s life, including behavioral challenges and communication
• Positive parenting strategies to build your child’s self-esteem and improve behavior
• Navigating the special education system: understanding the Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE), developing or reviewing effective Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), initiating or monitoring Section 504 plans, review Response to Intervention (RtI) documentation include progress monitoring data
• Follow-up to the assessment feedback session if more specific guidance or more details recommendations are needed
• Supporting your child through mental health concerns: anger management, trauma, anxiety, depression
• Consultation can also take the form of advocacy during meetings. To ensure you and your child receive fair representation at an IEP or Section 504 meeting, for example, Dr. Ensign can either meet with you ahead of time to empower you with a plan going in or attend the meeting with you as your advocate.