Michael Fitch

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Narrative

I am an Independently Licensed Educational Psychologist in Massachusetts and Connecticut. I have experience working in hospital settings, outpatient clinics, and schools with children and adults from diverse backgrounds. I am able to provide Psycho-Educational (IQ-academics) as well as social/emotional evaluations. My specialties include Early Childhood (EI), Dyslexia, Dysgraphia (writing), Dyscalculia (math), Adaptive Behavioral, Autism (training from Yale), neurodiverse, medically complicated, trauma, and working with LGBTQ+ youth. I am especially adept (so people tell me) with complicated kids. In terms of methodology, I prefer to work with children I am evaluating over a series of 2-3-4 sessions and like to get to know who they are and what needs to be accomplished to help them grow, feel, and be successful. I also look at the evaluation as an investigative process, as I believe tests are tools and you need to use the right tools to identify the right areas. It is a process of gathering both diagnostic and anecdotal information that helps to form a picture of the whole child. Furthermore, I am happy to connect during and after the evaluation process (pending signed release of information) with anyone who would like to be involved. I also like to meet when the evaluation is completed to discuss my findings and next steps together (in Person/Zoom). I do outreach and can come to your home if you like! I also take Covid-19 precautions as applicable and collaborate for your comfort and the comfort of your child. Please feel free to contact me with any questions and I will do my best for you.

Consultant Specialties

• Advocacy
• Behavior & Emotional Issues Specialist (Psychologist)
• Building Social Skills (Social Skill Development)
• Child & Teen Problems (Child and Adolescent Issues)
• Consultation
• Disability Law
• IQ & Other Testing (Psychometrics)
• Parent Issues (Parenting Concerns)
• Play Therapy
• Program Planning (Program Development)
• PSTD (PTSD Combat Trauma)
• PSTD (PTSD Sexual Trauma)
• Self Esteem Training (Assertiveness Training)
• Turning 22 Help (Transition)
• Understanding Disability (Disability Awareness)

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum
• Behavior Disorder
• Cerebral Palsy
• Depression
• Developmental Disability
• Growth Disorders
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Language Impairment
• Learning Disabilities
• Nonverbal Communication
• Speech Impairment
• Substance Abuse
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59

Languages Spoken

• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Services at Home
• Services at School
• Services at Work

Additional Information

• Areas of Concentration: All types of disabilities especially dyslexia/dysgraphia
• Fees: Personal Funds, MassHealth, Sliding Scale
• Hours: Anytime