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HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFCC99" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I><IMG SRC="2f807220.jpg" border=0 width="263" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> <IMG SRC="34afdc10.jpg" border=0 width="253" height="193" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Here are some frequently asked questions.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3b130100.gif" border=0 width="560" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>What is the first step?</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>First</B></I></FONT>, a parent calls The <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT>and schedules an Intake Session.  After the session is scheduled, parents download the Intake Form from the Getting Started page of the website, complete it and bring it with them to the Intake Session.  Also, parents are requested to bring in <I>copies</I> of recent IEPs and other documents (including report cards, previous evaluations, standardized test scores, etc.), that will become part of their child's <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT>file.  Both parents, typically mother and father, are requested to come to the Intake Session along with their child, whom we refer to as “learner.”  During the Intake Session, first, the learner meets with the psychologist and parents, then, he or she is administered  academic tests by a Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant (LDT/C).  After this meeting, the psychologist and LDT/C meet to discuss the learner's needs and develop a set of recommendations.  A follow-up meeting is scheduled with the parents during which the results of academic testing are reported, recommendations are discussed, and a plan is developed.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>What roles does the psychologist play at The</B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room</B></FONT><B>?</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>The </B></I></FONT>role of the psychologist is an essential part of the unique contribution which makes The <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT>stand apart from the more highly commercial, impersonal, national learning centers in our area.  A well-trained, experienced psychologist brings to the table a unique understanding of the emotional, social and educational needs of learners with disabilities as well as a repertoire of interventions to address them.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>The</B></I><I><B> </B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >psychologist performs a clinical assessment during the Intake Session-again a unique approach in a learning center-and consults with the Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant (LDT/C) to formulate the plan for each learner.  Each learner is the responsibility of the psychologist who serves as case manager by monitoring learner progress with teachers, regularly consulting with parents, communicating with school personnel, and developing a relationship with learners.  The psychologist may develop individualized home-based or school based behavior modification plans for learners.  The psychologist also maintains regular contact, by phone, email, letter or in person, with outside clinicians treating each child, including neurologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, developmental pediatricians, psychotherapists, optometrists, speech therapists, OTs, and PTs .  The psychologist is also available for psychotherapy and in-depth or focused assessments to increase understanding of the learner's needs.      </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>My child already has an IEP, does he need to be be re-tested at Intake? </B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>If</B></I></FONT><I><B> </B></I>a child's last CST evaluation was completed in the past six months, Intake Session testing may be waived.  However, this is determined by the specific circumstances of each case.  This request must be discussed with the psychologist and LDT/C before the Intake Session.  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Does the staff interact with my child's teacher at school?</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>Yes</B></I></FONT>.  The <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT>teachers or psychologists regularly communicate with the learner's teachers by phone, letter, email or in person when necessary. This is an essential and unique aspect of our approach to the needs of our learners.   </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>What type of training do the teachers have?</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>The</B></I></FONT><I><B> </B></I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT>teachers are all professionally trained educators with state certification or specialized training in areas such as Willson or Orton Gilingham.  Each teacher brings his or her unique set of teaching strategies and behavior modification techniques.  All are attuned to the emotional development of children.  Teachers and learners are matched according to learner's needs, teacher's experience and the personality traits of both.  Each teacher is committed to instilling in each learner a joy of learning and sense of personal responsibility.  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Are specific learning strategies used?</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>The</B></I></FONT><I> </I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT>teachers recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all learning strategy that should be forced on all learners.  Therefore, teachers employ an eclectic approach based upon their training and research in the field.  Some approaches utilized include Willson for reading and SQ4R for writing.  On site, we have a wide-range of text books used by local school districts to inform the work of our teachers.  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Can The </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT><B>remediation teachers use the same learning strategies my child is using in his or her school?</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>Absolutely</B></I></FONT>, especially if those strategies are working.  The <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT>teachers contact their school colleagues and plan accordingly.  Otherwise, alternative strategies will be introduced to help improve skill development.  The learner's teachers at school will be apprised of the strategies being used so that neither teacher works at cross purposes.   </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>What is the difference between homework management, remediation and tutoring?</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>This </B></I></FONT>is an important question since The <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT>makes a distinction between the three.  </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Homework Management</B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, either individually or in a group up to eight learners, has the main goal of facilitating the learner's completion of homework assignments, both short- and long-term.  This is done through the provision of time, resources, encouragement and guidance to help the learner succeed.  Long term assignments are broken down in to more manageable parts and each is completed in proper sequence until the project is completed.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Remediation Sessions</B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, either individually or in small groups up to four, have the main goal of improving the development of deficient skills.  These may include reading, writing, math or organization/study skills.  The completion of homework is not addressed during remediation sessions!  The Homework Management service is better geared for this (and less costly.)</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#339933" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>Tutoring</B></I></FONT><I> </I>is a catch all term which alternately means assistance with homework or direct skill instruction.  Because of its ambiguity, it is not a term used by The <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT>staff. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Is there flexibility in scheduling the number of visits per week?</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>We </B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >completely understand the busy schedules of our learners and their families and do our best to accommodate each learner's needs.  For this reason, after school, early evening, and weekend hours are available.</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Does insurance cover any of the costs?</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>The </B></I></FONT>Intake is a mental health service, in part, and may be reimbursed by a third party payer.  In addition, psychotherapy and testing may also be reimbursed.  The <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT>does not participate in health plans due to onerous paperwork demands that require clerical support staff resulting in higher fees.  Therefore, we have no choice but to ask that all clients settle their account at the time of service and assume reimbursement on their own.  (We will assist when possible.)  </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Unfortunately</B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >, homework and remediation services are education-based services and are not reimbursed by insurance plans.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Payment </B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >may be made by cash, check or credit card.  For families in need who can document limited financial</FONT></div> <div> means, fee reductions are possible.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Why does The </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT><B>sponsor monthly workshops for parents and professionals? </B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>The </B></I></FONT>philosophy of The <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT>emphasizes that learning is an on-going process and is essential in adult life, especially for parents and professionals.  For this reason, we sponsor a monthly seminar of interest to parents, teachers, school administrators and other professionals. Each month presenters are invited to address. The <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT>community and there is no charge for admission. Thus far, topics have included educational law, the role of language development on learning, and effective communication between parents and school.  Future topics will include Asperger's Syndrome, Dyslexia, study and organizational skills, and psychopharmacology. Please check the <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#339900" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Parents"><U><B>Parents</B></U></A></FONT> and <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#339900" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Teachers Professionals"><U><B>Teachers & Professionals</B></U></A><B> </B></FONT>sections of our website for those schedules, by usings the panel to your left or by clicking the links above.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Why does The </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>AIM</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><B>Room </B></FONT><B>sponsor Game Night?</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>Learners </B></I></FONT>with disabilities frequently experience peer rejection and social isolation. As Our Philosophy states on the website:  <I>All learners do best when learning occurs in a community, comprising parents, teachers and peers, which offers support and champions both individuality and creativity.  </I>Play is a natural part of childhood.  The <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#009900" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Students"><U><B>Game Night</B></U></A></FONT> provides an opportunity for learners to play, socialize and develop relationships with one another during less threatening, recreational activities while being supervised by teachers, psychologists and volunteer parents. We take it as our responsibility to facilitate interaction and intervene, when necessary, in order to improve social skills, exercise self-control, and develop positive self-esteem.  During Game Night, parents have the option of meeting with clinicians to discuss general parenting concerns.  </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3b130100.gif" border=0 width="560" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The AIMRoom</B><B>®</B><B>™ is a trademark of the Neuropsychology & Psychoeducational Center  © 2005-2006 The AIMRoom</B><B>®</B><B> </B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Myriad Web" ><B>Images and website design by</B></FONT><B> </B><A HREF="http://imagesbyastier.tripod.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://imagesbyastier.tripod.com"><U><B>Images by Astier</B></U></A><B> </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Myriad Web" ><B>© copyright 1997-2006 </B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#CC6600" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I><B>Summer SNAP</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>program</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3f8a7440.gif" border=0 width="167" height="68" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>For students grades 1 - 8</B></div> <div> <B>2 - week Course</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99ffcc00.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Reading & Writing Club</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99ffcc00.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Math Club</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc99ffcc00.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Social Skills Training</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Monday - Thursday</B></div> <div> <B>Morning 9 - 12</B></div> <div> <B>or</B></div> <div> <B>Afternoon 1 - 4</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>If registration is completed by</B></div> <div> <B>May 15th</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Cost: $300.00</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>After May 15th </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Cost: $320.00</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Register by phone:</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>201-796-1332</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="3fb3c3c0.gif" border=0 width="60" height="60" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I></div> </td> </tr></table></body>