Autism Case Manager/Advocate

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ADVOCACY MANAGEMENT, LLC

Adriene Fern M.S.E., E.S.E

Private Case Manager

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What is Case Management?

" Helping people manage complicated situations. "

Private Case Management is a personalized service for children and families

dealing or living with; Asperger's, High-Functioning Autism, Autism Spectrum

Disorders (ASD), Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD), Developmental

Disabilities, or Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). Using a collaborative, team

approach to achieve individualized goals, the case manager links the child and

family to community based resources, while providing support and advocacy within

the home, school, work or medical setting.

Based on assessments, interviews and input from existing providers, teachers,

client and family supports, the case manager, creates a personalized target

specific care plan. The identified goal oriented plan is established on the

consideration of the individual's strengths, needs, academics, life and social

skills as well as, finances to enhance success. The development of the

coordinated plan joins essential resources and services which are tailored to

the individual's needs.

Once the plan is constructed and confirmed by the participating parties, the

Case Manager will present a range of services for you to choose from. Secondly,

the Case Manger will link and confer with designated providers on your behalf,

to assure you are confident in the well informed choices you are making.

Throughout, the Case Manager consults with service providers to ensure that the

plan is actualized appropriately, clearly contracted and measured for

effectiveness and accountability. Additionally the Case Manager oversees the

quality of the services you receive by; attending/advocating IEP meetings,

teacher conferences, med management appointments and review/update assessments.

Private Case Management understands that you live with complex and multiple

needs. The case manager will monitor, evaluate and advocate in the best interest

of your child, as well as yours and your family, while keeping you involved

every step of the way.