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A detailed assessment
An assessment of the child's overall development, conducted personally by me.
First step
Individual consultation — a structured start for your child’s development
A two-hour consultation that I conduct personally — with preparation based on your materials, observation of the child in real time, and a written plan within seven working days. This is the first step for every child at the center.
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When it fits
Situations in which parents reach out to me
The individual consultation is appropriate when you have a specific concern about your child’s development and are looking for a clear direction for the next steps. If at least one of these situations is familiar to you, this is the right moment:
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The child speaks little, cannot express themselves clearly, or does not respond when called.
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The child has strong emotional reactions — tantrums, refusals, difficulties with transitions.
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The child is constantly in motion and struggles to hold their attention on a single activity.
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The child accepts a limited range of foods or experiences strong discomfort with certain clothes and textures.
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Haircuts, nail trimming, or appointments with specialists are associated with stress.
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The child struggles to acquire new self-care skills.
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The child has difficulties with gross motor skills — balance, coordination, stability in movement.
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The child has difficulties with fine motor skills — grasping objects, handling toys, using utensils.
These concerns have an explanation and can be addressed with an appropriate, structured approach. The individual consultation is the first concrete step in that direction.
About the consultation
A closer look at the individual consultation
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The first step
For every child at the center — before any therapy begins.
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Clarity, not a ready-made solution
What we observe, what the current priorities are, and the best next move.
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A foundation for all work
Not a substitute for therapy, but the foundation on which every next step is built — at home, in kindergarten, or at the center.
My role is not only to give you information — these days information is everywhere. My goal is to guide you toward which information is the right one for your child and what concrete steps to take to improve the situation that worries you.
I conduct it personally
Who conducts it
I conduct it personally
The individual consultation at the center is always led by me — Iva Petkova. This is a deliberate choice. With nearly ten years of practice with children aged 0 to 7 and their parents, I am the specialist with the broadest training in the team for assessing a child's overall development and drawing up an individual plan.
After the consultation, if therapy is deemed necessary, I refer the case to the appropriate therapist from the team — with the same structure, the same plan, and the same logic that we discussed together.
Clear structure·Concrete steps·Real progress
A structured process
How the consultation unfolds — three phases
The structure of the consultation is always the same. Nothing happens on intuition; every stage has a specific purpose and outcome.
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Before the meeting
You receive from me two preparatory documents to complete: an anamnestic questionnaire about the child's overall development and a sensory profile. I review them carefully before the meeting so that I arrive prepared with a specific focus and questions tailored to your case.
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During the meeting (2 hours)
The meeting proceeds in three consecutive parts:
- A detailed conversation with you about the child's development, your specific concerns, and the everyday challenges.
- Observation of the child in play and in structured activities — communication, interaction, attention, motor skills, reactions to different sensations.
- A discussion of my initial observations and the questions that arise from them.
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After the meeting (within 7 working days)
Within seven working days you receive a written summary and plan:
- What I observe — the child's strengths and difficulties.
- What the current priorities are.
- Concrete guidance for work at home.
- A recommendation for the next steps — therapy at the center, referral to an external specialist, or periodic follow-up.
Concrete benefits
What you receive after the consultation
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A structured assessment
A detailed review of the child's overall development.
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A sensory profile
How the child perceives and processes sensations.
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A written plan
With short-term and long-term goals for the work.
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Guidance for home
Concrete steps you can apply right away.
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Referrals to specialists
When needed, without unnecessary wandering.
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A document for the future
Which you can share with other specialists.
Three possible paths
What comes after the consultation
Which path is right we discuss together — depending on what we discover during the meeting.
Therapy at the center
I refer the case to the appropriate therapist from the team — occupational therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or speech therapy. When our schedule or capacity does not allow it, I refer to trusted colleagues outside the center.
Referral to a specialist
Sometimes the best thing for the child is work outside our center — a medical examination, psychological support, or a specific specialization. In such cases you receive a concrete recommendation.
A home program
A clear direction and one or two follow-up meetings are sometimes enough. If you wish, I also prepare an individual home therapy program tailored to the child and family (an additional service, charged separately).
Before you book
What to expect — from request to plan
Five clear steps from the moment you write to us to receiving the written plan. No surprises, no waiting in the dark.
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Step 1
Request
You fill in the short form below or call us. You briefly share what worries you.
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Confirmation
We contact you within 1–2 working days, arrange a convenient time, and send you two documents by email.
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Preparation
You fill in the anamnestic questionnaire and sensory profile at home, calmly. You return them before the meeting.
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The meeting
A two-hour consultation with me personally — a conversation with you, observation of the child, discussion of initial observations.
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Written plan
You receive a detailed summary with priorities, guidance for home, and a recommendation for the next steps.
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Book an appointment for an individual consultation
Booking is done through a request, not by directly selecting a time in a calendar. Once I receive your request, I review it personally and contact you within a few working days to discuss the possible steps and arrange a time convenient for both sides.
⏱2 hours💻In office or online📝Written plan120 EUR
Have a question?
Frequently asked questions
?At what age is the consultation appropriate?
I work with children aged 0 to 7. The earlier the concern appears, the more useful an early assessment can be — but within this age range there is no age that is too early or too late.
?What if the child does not cooperate during the meeting?
This is entirely normal and often expected. I do not force the process. Observation can also happen through natural play, in moments of regulation, or under mild tension — everything is informative.
?Can the consultation be without an obligation to start therapy?
Yes. Some families leave the consultation without starting therapy — because they receive guidance for home that is sufficient for them, or because the recommendation is to another specialist.
?Is the consultation possible online?
Yes, in certain cases. For children abroad or in other cities, I conduct online consultations that keep the same structure — preparatory materials, a two-hour meeting, and a written plan afterward.
?How does the individual consultation differ from the speech therapy consultation?
The individual consultation is a detailed assessment of overall development — communication, behavior, sensory processing, motor skills, independence. The speech consultation is a focused meeting for specific questions related to speech and communication.
Work ethics
Principles of work
✓I do not draw categorical conclusions at a first meeting without sufficient data.
✓I do not promise "fixing" — the child is not broken.
✓I do not place blame on the parents. We work together, in partnership.
✓I do not give generic advice. I give concrete, applicable guidance for your child.
✓My work is based on a structured approach, documentation, and measurable progress.
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Ready to begin?
The first step is always the same — an individual consultation with me. It's where you'll receive a clear assessment, a concrete plan, and direction on what comes next.
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External supervisionAll work under oversight
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International trainingRegular team qualification
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GDPR complianceSecure personal data
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Registered facilityHealth ministry — full licenses