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Intensive Therapy Programs. 

Crossroads provides intensive therapy programs to “jump start” skills in a given area.  Intensive therapy programs are offered from 2 days to several weeks depending on the needs of the child and family. 

     An Intensive therapy program will:

·          “Jump start” client skills.

·          Provide training for the parent or caregiver who will be implementing the program at home.

·          Provide multiple opportunities to observe therapy sessions (all sessions are recorded and provided for the family to return home).

·          Provide opportunities to work through behavior/compliance issues.

·          Provide opportunities to work through “difficult activities” for the client and/or parent.

A phone interview is required prior to scheduling an intensive therapy program to determine if the client is ready for this program and what time span would be most appropriate.

Video Conferencing:  NEW!!  Crossroads is offering live, video conferencing through SKYPE, an internet conferencing service, for clients who have had an evaluation or Program Plan Update by Renee.  She now offers this service realizing there is a benefit to continuous contact between the therapist and the family that is implementing therapy programs either with a therapist that is new to oral placement therapy or on their own. 

     Internet Conferencing:

·          Allows the family to have additional support between Evaluations and Program Plan Updates who do not live in New Braunfels, Texas.

·          Provides families with an opportunity to have Renee work directly with them (like having her right there!) to ensure they are implementing the therapy correctly.

·          Provides regular updates of the client’s home program rather than waiting 6-8 months for a Program Plan Update.

     Requirements:

·          High Speed Internet and adequate web cam.  A test call will be done prior to scheduling to ensure connection and camera is adequate.

·          A hands-on evaluation with Renee with written program plan at least 1 time a year.  Video conferencing does not replace the need to work with a client hands-on.  Once Renee has worked with a client and understands his or her skills, video conferencing can be used as support therapy for the family. 

 

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