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Preguntas generales
What does Meaningful Metrics do?
Meaningful Metrics provides neuroaffirming consultation and integrated services that align home, school, and community. Our multidisciplinary team includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), educators, speech-language pathologists, and related service professionals.
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Where are services offered?
We provide in-person support for Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk County, New York. We offer telehealth services for families and professionals nationally. We offer organizational services and professional development globally. Please inquire for specifics based on service need so we can help pair you with the appropriately team member.
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What does “neuroaffirming” mean?
Neuroaffirming practice recognizes neurological differences as part of human diversity. Instead of focusing on “fixing”, we focus on understanding communication, honoring autonomy, and building supports that respect each learner’s individuality, independence and dignity.
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How do you describe and address support needs?
We support learners across profiles and support needs (e.g. gifted and twice-exceptional (2e), autistic and/or ADHD, AAC users, and students with high or complex support needs). We avoid “functioning” labels (like “high/low-functioning”) and instead focus on what helps your child access learning and daily life: communication, sensory and regulation supports, executive functioning routines, and environmental adaptations. Plans are individualized and dignity-first, and we coordinate with your school and/or other providers as appropriate to align supports.
Para familias
Do you accept insurance?
At this time, Meaningful Metrics operates as a private-pay practice. This allows us to design flexible, individualized supports without the restrictions of insurance billing codes. We are happy to provide itemized documentation for families seeking reimbursement for out-of-network providers or using self-directed budgets by working directly with the client.
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Service costs range from $90 to $275 an hour depending on the provider, service and service type.
How do we get started?
You can request a free 30 minute consultation by clicking here. During our initial call, we will discuss your family’s goals, current needs, and service options. From there, we create a plan that fits your needs and schedule.
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What ages do you serve?
We serve children, adolescents and adults. Depending on the service type, we also offer support for young adults during transition planning and vocational readiness.​
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Do you work directly with schools?
Yes! We collaborate with classroom teachers, related service providers, and administrators to ensure that school supports align with your child’s plan.
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Can you attend IEP, 504, and collaborative meetings with schools?
Yes! Our consultants can attend meetings in person or virtually to provide advocacy, clarify goals, and help ensure your child’s strengths and needs are clearly represented.
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Do you offer parent training or coaching?
Absolutely. Parent and caregiver coaching is one of our most requested services. We teach practical strategies that fit your family’s routines and promote long-term success.
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What does guardianship paperwork assistance include?
Depending on your individual needs, assistance may include:
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Helping you locate publicly available guardianship forms and instructions
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Helping you complete forms using the information you provide
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Typing and organizing information for your paperwork
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Reviewing paperwork with you to identify blank or incomplete sections
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Creating a checklist of paperwork and supporting documents
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Helping organize records and other supporting documentation
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Helping you keep track of documents that still need to be obtained
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Helping locate potential doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, or other professionals when evaluations or documentation are needed
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Helping search for providers who may accept your insurance
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Helping organize information and questions before you contact healthcare providers
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Providing one-on-one administrative support while you work through the paperwork
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Helping organize your completed materials for submission
*If you plan to use insurance, the provider will need to accept your insurance plan. Please keep in mind that finding a psychiatrist who accepts Medicaid may sometimes be more difficult because not all psychiatrists participate with Medicaid.
Do you provide legal services or legal advice?
No. Our services are limited to administrative and paperwork assistance. We are not attorneys or a law firm and do not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or legal representation. We work collaboratively with legal teams regularly.
Can you tell me which type of guardianship I should pursue?
No. We cannot determine which type of guardianship or legal proceeding is appropriate for your situation. Questions about legal options should be directed to a licensed attorney or the appropriate court.
Can you tell me which legal forms I should file?
No. We can assist you with locating publicly available forms and instructions and help you complete paperwork using the information you provide. We do not determine which legal forms you should file or interpret legal requirements.
What if I have a legal question?
If a question falls outside the scope of our administrative services, we will recommend that you contact a licensed attorney, the appropriate court, or another qualified legal resource.
Will you represent me in court?
We do work collaboratively with legal teams and can provide subject matter expertise support in testimony as appropriate. We do not represent individuals in court, speak on your behalf as an attorney, or provide legal representation.
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Can you help me find a doctor, psychologist, or psychiatrist?
Yes, if we do not offer the evaluation needed or it is outside our scope of practice, we can assist you with searching for potential doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, or other appropriate professionals.
Para escuelas y distritos
What does a school or district partnerships include?
Partnerships typically include behavior system design, professional development, classroom coaching, and data analysis. We also assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and staff mentoring.
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Can Meaningful Metrics provide CEUs or professional development credits?
Yes! Our trainings can include BACB CEUs, Certificates for QABA, and IBAO CEUs, and district-approved PD hours for teachers, administrators, and support staff. Read more on our speaker page.
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Do you work with general education staff or only special education teams?
We support all school staff. Many of our school partnerships include general education teachers, related service providers, and building leaders who are developing inclusive and proactive practices across the school.
Para profesionales
¿Ofrecen supervisión para BCBA o BCaBA?
¡SÃ! Ofrecemos supervisión que cumple con los requisitos de la BACB y hace hincapié en la práctica ética y basada en la evidencia. La supervisión puede ser individual o grupal, presencial o por telemedicina.
¿Pueden los profesionales que residen fuera de Nueva York recibir tutorÃa o asesoramiento?
¡SÃ! Ofrecemos servicios de consulta y mentorÃa a través de telemedicina para profesionales en otros estados y para aquellos que se encuentran fuera de los Estados Unidos, siempre que los servicios sean de carácter consultivo y cumplan con las regulaciones de licencia.
Acerca de nuestros servicios
¿Qué tipo de evaluaciones realizan?
Nuestro equipo ofrece evaluaciones funcionales del comportamiento (EFC), observaciones en el aula, revisiones de sistemas de datos y análisis colaborativos del progreso estudiantil. También ofrecemos evaluaciones de la comunicación en coordinación con especialistas en logopedia. Además, ofrecemos evaluaciones ADOS, ADI-R y Vineland.
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre consulta y servicios directos?
La consultorÃa implica colaboración, orientación y planificación de sistemas con cuidadores, educadores o administradores. Los servicios directos consisten en apoyo práctico a los estudiantes, brindado por BCBA, BCaBA o educadores especiales bajo supervisión.
¿Ofrecen servicios de telemedicina?
¡SÃ! Muchos de nuestros servicios, incluyendo el asesoramiento para padres, la supervisión y la consulta profesional, se pueden brindar a través de sesiones virtuales seguras.
¿Qué ocurre si ya contamos con un BCBA o un equipo escolar?
A menudo trabajamos en colaboración con profesionales ya existentes, ya que cada BCBA aporta su experiencia única. Nuestra función es complementar su apoyo actual proporcionando conocimientos especializados adicionales, coordinación o información basada en datos.
Detalles prácticos
¿Cuánto tiempo se tarda en comenzar a prestar los servicios?
Trabajamos para conectar a las familias lo antes posible. La mayorÃa de las familias o distritos comienzan a recibir servicios entre dos y cuatro semanas después de la consulta inicial, dependiendo de la disponibilidad del equipo y las necesidades de programación.
¿Proporcionan documentación para escuelas o agencias externas?
¡SÃ! Proporcionamos resúmenes claros, actualizaciones sobre el progreso y visualizaciones de datos que se pueden compartir con la escuela o el equipo de atención de su hijo.
¿Qué idiomas hablan sus proveedores?
Contamos con profesionales que dominan el español, el coreano, el punjabi, el urdu, el hindi y el criollo.