Events at Apex Social
Apex Social and The Rad Lab have partnered to help California families, Demystify the Self-Determination Program (SDP).
Speakers Cathy Gott, President of The Rad Lab and Julie LaRose, COO of The Rad Lab, Independent Facilitator are both proud mother’s of neurodiverse children and experts on navigating the funding processes for this community in California. The webinar will entail:
- A Step-by-Step Overview of the Self-Determination Program
- Their personal experiences
- Q&A
- Resources and checklists will be made available
– Summary –
Apex Social Group hosted a virtual meeting with three wonderful California host parents with children with special needs, who shared their experience, how they successfully secured funding for 2022 for their
live-in developmental childcare (and more) via the new SDP.
Nicole will share with you:
- Why Apex Social Group was founded.
- Why our families love their Care Professionals.
- How does hiring a live-in Care Professional with Apex Social Group work?
- What is the Apex Individualized Care Plan?
- Insights in to make a Live-In Child Care situation work.
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Family Advising, Apex Social Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleknicely/
Premiered Sep 20, 2022
apexINSPIRE – SETTING THE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILD CARE: INDIVIDUALIZED CARE APPROACH – Amanda Narra, BCBA, Clinical Director of Educational and Therapeutic Resources, Apex Social Group
About Amanda Narra, BCBA:
Amanda is a licensed and internationally Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA, LBA). She is a certified elementary education and special education teacher and has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Science degree in Special Education. She is currently working towards a doctorate in public administration. Combined, she has over 20 years of experience in educational, clinical and administrative practice. Amanda is an active member of local and international professional associations and enjoys presenting at conferences and disseminating ABA. In her personal life, Amanda is passionate about horses, hiking and boating. Amanda and her husband, along with their children reside in Sarasota, FL after recently relocating from Long Island, NY.
To learn more about the AICP:
https://apex-social.com/apex-individualized-care-plan/
“It’s very hard if one of us is traveling and the other one is working. But, having an au pair allows us to have somebody be the glue, so there is always somebody home,” said Kevin, a host dad from Ohio who hired Christina, a pediatric nurse from Germany to care for his two children, ages one and five.
“I really needed someone who loves babies!” said host mom Uli, who runs her own business out of her home in Connecticut and has two children under the age of two years old. Uli and her husband found peace of mind with Alex, a pediatric nurse from Germany.
Three year-old Eric is a smart, curious little boy who loves to explore. Eric’s au pair, Ina, an educator and pre-school and kindergarten teacher from Germany, frequently takes Eric to the museum and to other cultural outings. Host mom Nada appreciates Ina’s understanding of Eric’s developmental milestones and the reliable support she provides to the family for now almost two years.
Three year-old Eric is a smart, curious little boy who loves to explore. Eric’s au pair, Ina, an educator and pre-school and kindergarten teacher from Germany, frequently takes Eric to the museum and to other cultural outings. Host mom Nada appreciates Ina’s understanding of Eric’s developmental milestones and the reliable support she provides to the family for now almost two years.
Luisella, a host mom from Maryland, is a vocal advocate for autism education. Her son Mikey was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was about a year old. Since that time, the family has hosted multiple professional au pairs, all occupational therapists. Their au pairs have provided much needed support, not only for Mikey, but also for his older sister Ellie.
After Anja, Luisella hired Julia, also a German OT and we visited them again. See how Mikey is making great progress and Luisella has the peace of mind to work and take care of everything her family needs.
Want to learn more if an Apex Care Professional is right for our family?
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Luisella, a host mom from Maryland, is a vocal advocate for autism education. Her son Mikey was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was about a year old. Since that time, the family has hosted multiple professional au pairs, all occupational therapists. Their au pairs have provided much needed support, not only for Mikey, but also for his older sister Ellie.
After Anja, Luisella hired Julia, also a German OT and we visited them again. See how Mikey is making great progress and Luisella has the peace of mind to work and take care of everything her family needs.
Want to learn more if an Apex Care Professional is right for our family?
Mira’s story – Meet the Kaplan family, their daughter Mira, and their Apex Care Professional, Laura
Cindy and Mark, host parents from Massachusetts have two sons and a daughter, Mira, who has cerebral palsy. In addition to outside therapy and support, the family hired Laura, a Care Professional and physiotherapist from Germany, to live with the family and provide home-based support. Cindy and Mark can see that Mira adores Laura and appreciate the strong bond that has developed between them. Get Started for Free and Search Care professionals that join your family as Care Professionals (previously called Professional Au Pairs)
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Devon’s story – Meet the Massey Family, their son Devon, and their Care Professional Nicole, OT from Germany
Amy and Bill, host parents from Massachusetts, have three children: six-year-old twin girls and an 11-year-old boy, Devon, who has a chromosomal abnormality that affects his development. The family recently hired Nicole, a Care Professional or Professional Au Pair) and occupational therapist from Germany. Nicole’s background, expertise and history of working with children with special needs has had a huge impact on Devon as well as his sisters.
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“We are longtime customers and I can say without hesitation that we wouldn’t survive without them. Each of our caregivers has been phenomenal, and a beloved member of our family. They are making our children’s lives dramatically better and we hope they are part of our lives forever. We love the APEX team and deeply grateful for all they do.” Stephanie Bohn, Host Mom in Los Angeles
What is an Apex Social Care Professional?
Stephanie
Host Mom, CA
Katherin
Host Mom
Peter and Amy
Host Parents, San Francisco
Daniel
Host Dad, Colorado
Cassandra
Host Mom, Atlanta
Misa
Host Mom
Luisella
Host Mom, Baltimore
Katherine
Host Mom, New York City
Julie
Host Mom, Southern California
Dana
Host Mom, Maryland
Scott
Host Dad, New Jersey
Allison
Host Mom, NJ
Katherine
Host Mom, Chicago, IL
Teresa
Host Mom, Virginia
Holly
Host Mom, San Francisco
Peter
Host Dad, San Francisco
Hillary
Host Mom, Washington D.C.
Sharon
Host Mom, San Francisco
Claudia
Host Mom, Dallas
Lesley
Host Mom, Maryland
Vacelia
Host Mom, Florida
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