Affordable Counseling Services

Special Needs is a catch all term that can include a wide range of problems.  Diagnoses range from children with medical issues, mental health issues, developmental disability issues, behavioral issues and leaning disability issues.

 

Parenting a child with special needs brings the common challenges of being a parent to a whole new level.  Often parents feel hopeless and frustrated with their child’s behavior because they seem to have a child that is not responding their discipline the way they had hoped or expected.   No one can understand the significance of this unless they have experienced it.   Only parents with a special needs child can understand the difficulties that can arise when a parent runs out of ideas.

 

This is why Affordable Counseling Services's expertise in parent coaching is so unique.   Merilee Dodson is the parent of a Down’s syndrome teen.   As a result of her experiences with her son, as well as many years of working with wide range special needs kids of all ages, Merilee has leaned valuable lessons in positive child management.   In addition Merilee Dodson  holds a B.A. in Family Life Education, and an M.A. in Counseling.   The majority of her work in her private office practice involves Play Therapy with children.

 

If you are a parent of a special needs child and are experiencing difficulties, Affordable Counseling Services has solution based answers to the most common problem areas that parents experience.

 

Whether you are struggling with your child’s behavior or are a new parent struggling with an unexpected diagnosis, and looking for answers, rest assured there is help and support available.

 

Contact us for affordable and convenient assistance with any challenge.   Affordable Counseling Services will tailor a program that is unique for you and your child’s particular challenges and needs.