This is the time in our journey when we evaluate, organize, and plan.​We look at the learner's comprehension, math, reading, emotional regulation, executive functioning skills and more.  Understanding who your child is as a learner and person is incredibly important during this time. One of our goals during this time is to build a meaningful raport with your children, your family and you.​Every case is unique but this portion of the framework typically takes 4-6 sessions. After this, we will schedule a check-in phone call with you to discuss progress made and next steps. We will also connect with the appropriate third parties such as the school and other professionals.

This is where we spend the most of our time together.  It's in this stage that we build the learner's skills, resilience, and grit in a developmentally appropriate way.  Our learners start to develop self awareness and build a toolbox of skills that they can use to help in real-life situations. This is the phase where a lot of parents start to feel hope and see the light at the end of the tunnel; and, it's when the student starts to develop and reignite a love of learning!

The competency phase is completely tailored to the learner.  They know what their learning and coping tools are, and know it's time to learn how to effectively apply these tools to true life experiences.  This is where we teach the student to be more independent to the point where they will no longer need our services.