Best way to get son evaluated

Posted: Thu, Mar 22 2012, 1:21 pm Post subject: Best way to get son evaluated

Hi, because of a few concerns I have about my son, I would like to get him evaluated. I live in Brooklyn, Ny. Any tips or recommendations from those experienced in the field? What organization is the easiest to work with and has the best therapists? How hard and long is the process.
Thanking you in advance.

Bump...
Don't many of you have experience??
Please! I don't know where to begin and I hear the earlier they get help, the better....
Who to call? Any phone numbers to get me started?

How old is your son? It would make a difference if you are need an evaluation for Early Intervention services (younger than 3) or through CPSE which is once he is 3 or is almost turning 3. I believe you can have an eval. for CPSE once he is 2 years, 7 months.
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I'm not going to follow this thread just because I'm turning off my computer for the night and haven't been on this site much lately....I have information for you, OP--as a parent who dealt with this and as a professional in the field...You can pm me--I will check my email.

Executive Member Joined: Nov 28 2010 Posts: 331

I'm happy with Strivright/ Auditory Oral School. the phone # is 718-531-1800.
had some great therapists so far through them.
the process is not hard, you will give them your info and they will send the necessary evaluators to your home/school to evaluate the child. then they will write the reports and schedule a meeting to set up services. it probably takes a few weeks.

I did early intervention through step by step, I am very satisfied with the process.

I do think that the process is faster if you bring your child to the center, instead of separate evaluators fit you into their schedule

Active Poster Joined: Apr 22 2010 Posts: 37

Children's Place Management is a great agency with wonderful therapists. Small agency with a very warm environment. 718-633-7728