Advocating Success for Kids (ASK) Program

Our multi-disciplinary team of experts in developmental medicine, social work, education and psychology work together to:

• develop an understanding of the child in their environment and propose interventions that reduce barriers to success at multiple levels

• coordinate plans that involve the child's clinic, school, family and community resources (examples include referring children to a specialist, arranging tutoring and linking children to after-school programs like the Boys' and Girls' Clubs)

• make personalized recommendations

• educate parents about child development and negotiating school systems while empowering families to become better advocates for their children

• disseminate specialty knowledge to teachers and community practitioners to better serve children with unique learning, emotional or developmental needs