Preparing for an Initial Assessment
Elise takes the mystery out of the appointment before the plan. She writes about preparing questions for an initial assessment, organizing information a provider requests, and asking how recommendations will be explained to a teen and their family. Her manner is calm and specific, with no pressure to arrive knowing all the answers. She treats preparation as a way to participate more comfortably in the conversation.
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