Advocacy Services
Our Board Certified Patient Advocate will work closely with you to understand your child's specific needs and goals. We will advocate for your child to ensure they are receiving the appropriate therapy and services, and we'll work with you to navigate the often-complex healthcare system. Schedule a free discovery call to learn more.
Services can be provided virtually or in-person for those living in the Triangle area of North Carolina (Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and other cities within approximately a one hour radius of Raleigh) and virtually throughout the rest of the United States.
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Treatment Exploration / Navigation
Research potential providers, identifying potential barriers to service provision, gathering information to help you make informed decisions, prepare questions for providers
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Consultation / Appointment Support
In person or virtual meetings to review options, discuss results of other services, help you prepare to advocate for your child; team meeting attendance, session observation, appointment attendance
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Care Coordination
Facilitating coordination and sharing of information between ABA (applied behavior analysis) providers and other providers such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, pediatricians, and teachers
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Education
Training and education on ABA (applied behavior analysis), autism treatments, special education, patient rights, ethics, and other topics to help you make informed decisions for your loved one
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Document Review
Review of ABA or other therapy documentation such as plans of care and session notes, health insurance claims; consolidation of information from documents; consolidation of information gathered during session observations or team meetings
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Special Education Advocacy
assistance with understanding the special education process, IEP meeting attendance, IEP review, FBA/BIP review
How It Works
The first step is to schedule a free virtual consultation (30 minutes)
If we determine it is a good fit, Above Board Autism Advocacy will then perform a brief situational assessment and give a price estimate based on your needs
Next, the advocacy services agreed upon will be provided
If necessary, we will then reevaluate to determine if more advocacy services are needed
Please note, Above Board Autism Advocacy does NOT:
Bill services through insurance
Provide behavioral treatment
Give medical advice
Transport clients
Make decisions for clients or their family
Function as a personal representative, legal guardian or conservator for an individual
Provide blanket referrals to treatment providers