Consultation: Parents often don´t know what to do when they get test reports that contain confusing or even conflicting information. Testing that does not answer questions clearly or provide strategies for success wastes time and money, and can have a negative impact on a child´s self esteem and a family´s happiness. Dr. Schultz has advised hundreds of parents about how to make sense of previous testing, often avoiding the necessity of additional evaluations. He uses his 30+ years of experience as a teacher, teacher-educator and neuropsychologist to help parents and schools build bridges of understanding and better communication. A review of records and a consultation with Dr. Schultz can open the door to a happier, more rewarding educational future for your son or daughter.

School districts across the country have come to rely on Dr. Schultz´s direct, honest, and respectful approach to consultation and professional development.

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SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS

Dr. Jerome (Jerry) Schultz is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and consultant who has provided clinical services, consultation and staff development to hundreds of private and public schools in the US and abroad during his 30+ year career. A former middle school special education teacher, he has been able to use his experiences as a therapist, evaluator, college professor and staff development specialist to help staff objectively examine their efforts to help a child develop and exhibit better learning, social/emotional and behavioral skills. Known for his frank, calm, respectful, humorous and practical approach, Dr. Schultz has helped many school districts and parents avoid the waste of time and money associated with prolonged, frustrating discussions that do not resolve a problem. A Case Consultation typically involves a comprehensive review of records, serial classroom observations, and meetings with parents and/or staff members to help them develop or refine a child´s program.

We find ourselves in an era when the stakes for teaching and learning are high, and the level and intensity of problems that children exhibit in school go beyond what most of us who have been in the field for some time have seen during our professional careers. The apparent increase in the number of students we encounter with LD, ADHD, autism spectrum and/or serious emotional disorders creates levels of stress that are unmatched in the history of schools. School psychologists, guidance counselors, teachers or administrators have been helped by the opportunity to meet confidentially with Dr. Schultz, an experienced clinician who understands the culture of schools and the pressure of performing in this environment. The chance to talk about the stress that is created or exacerbated by this very difficult work often helps to empower individuals or groups of professionals in a way that gives them a greater sense of control, and as a result, reduces stress and improves performance. Consultation is also available to teams that are setting up new programs or exploring models for the delivery of special services.

With the increase in collaborative teaching models in schools, two or more adults may be put into a relationship with little or no preparation, or may find themselves enmeshed in personality conflicts that create stress and take valuable time away from teaching. This need not be the case. School districts across the U.S. have been able to use Dr. Schultz´s expertise to improve communication and collaboration skills between or among professionals in a way that results in more effective team efforts. Parents, children and other staff say they can "feel the difference" when the tension between or among professionals is diffused and replaced with a more positive and productive atmosphere. Euphemistically called "pre-nuptial training" when it´s done before the teams are assigned to work together, or ´Marriage 101´ when they´ve already tied the knot, but keep having spats that impede their lives and work, this training and consultation is a prerequisite for successful teaming. While Dr. Schultz is the first to acknowledge that "all marriages are not made in heaven", he has been able help people with different styles, approaches or personalities "feel a little more love" (or at least keep the conflict out of the classroom). When all else fails, "divorce counseling" may be indicated.

*Parents can request this service as well, if the school is willing to participate.

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Please contact Dr. Schultz for fees and availability in 2009-2010.