How to Get the Education & Help at School Your Child Needs

My guest this week is Dr. Courtney Kowalczyk.

In this episode, Dr. Courtney and I are discussing a topic that I get asked about most, school! Specifically about getting the education and help at school your child needs. Issues can arise with kids of all ages, especially when a child has extra challenges that impact their learning or behavior. The school environment can be a tough thing to navigate, and parents often feel at a major disadvantage with not understanding how these systems work, and what is even available to help their child. So to answer the many common questions I receive around the topic of school; whether it’s how to best deal with schools and teachers, how to get the right support for your child who’s struggling, or choosing the right educational setting, Dr. Courtney is the perfect expert to share her insights and tips.

Dr. Courtney Kowalczyk has been a therapist at Horizons, my clinic, for over 15 years. She has a wealth of both personal and professional experience working with a wide variety of school environments. She is a Limited Licensed Psychologist and Certified Special Education teacher. Dr. Courtney began her career within the public school environment as a special education teacher and teacher consultant. She’s worked with students of all ages with a variety of disabilities including cognitive impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, executive function disabilities, physical impairments, health conditions, and speech and language impairments. She’s worked in private practice for over 15 years, where her day-to-day work has focused on psychological evaluation and treatment of mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. Dr. Courtney continues to be actively involved in the realm of education, and provides ongoing consultation services to several schools within and outside of Michigan. She’s also a co-author of Learning as We Grow, a text written to support individuals with disabilities in the educational environment along with their teachers and caregivers.

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Dr. Nicole Beurkens [Website] - https://www.drbeurkens.com
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