Denise Carbon, Ma Ecse, Mnlp, Ifecmhp Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

All too often parents of children with special needs are exhausted, frustrated and overwhelmed because they lack the support and guidance they need. They want to do all the right things to help their child grow up and live a happy, independent life, but struggle to know how to meet their child’s needs.They feel isolated, alone, and judged by others.While many therapists follow a deficit-based therapy model, focusing only on the child and their lack of skills, my services are family-focused & strength based.This inclusive approach increases parental confidence, while decreasing stress, overwhelm, and fear. My one-stop-shop includes programs that support the entire family: ✭Empowered Parent VIP Program✭Help Your Little Hero Succeed VIP Program✭From Willful to Wonderful Behavior Program✭Special Needs Connection Group Membership Program✭Peace of Mind Developmental Assessments✭Special Needs Parent Support & Discussion Groups✭Bye-Bye Diapers! Program✭Nighty Night, Sleep Tight Program✭Family First VIP Program✭Empowered Professional VIP Program✭Special Galapagos Island Cruise for Families with Special NeedsSpecial needs have been a feature of my entire professional and personal life.This experience - coupled with my role as a public speaker and professional trainer in the field - has led me to grow a tribe of special needs parents who are proactive, empowered, and hopeful about the future.#downsyndromesupport #preemiesupport #speechsupport #specialneedsfamilies #CPsupport #specialneedsfamily #specialneedskids #autismservices

Children’S Development Services, Early Intervention Program & Ps, Palo Alto, Ca

• Provided early intervention services in the home, community, & center-based classroom environments for families of children with special needs; specializing in the most “challenging” cases• Facilitated daily parent and caregiver support groups• Conducted assessments and developed therapy plans based on child’s strengths and needs• Advocate for families during Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) & Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings • Coordinated Parent Education Program and provided evening & weekend workshops and trainings• Created and mentored Staff Training Program• Coordinated all GGRC and SARC referrals for early intervention program services • Provided consultation services, education, and support to Milestones Inclusive Preschool Program

Early Intervention Program, Fremont, Ca

• Planned, coordinated, and implemented individualized, developmentally appropriate activities in home, center & community-based settings for children with a variety of disabilities from Oakland down through Fremont • Provided early intervention services to children in inclusive classroom environments in Fremont and Hayward• Used ASL, PECS, and other forms of augmentative & alternative communication devices and switch toys during home visits and center-based instruction• Wrote reports, developed and implemented appropriate IFSP/IEP goals and objectives. Collaborated with all family and IFSP/IEP team members, respecting cultural and individual differences• Provided consultation and inclusion support to preschool and day care centers in the community

Early Childhood Education Center, San Mateo, Ca

• Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate classroom activities for children, ages birth to three, with a variety of disabilities and developmental delays• Embedded individual goals and objectives within small and large group activities, circle time, snack, lunch and outdoor play time• Participated in multiple home visits, IFSP and IEP meetings, and conducted multiple assessments• Collaborated with family members and ECE staff to develop and implement appropriate IFSP goals addressing all developmental domains• Helped children transition into their new preschool classroom setting

Palo Alto, Ca

• Educated NICU staff (potential participants as well as trainees) on training program objectives, benefits, and process as it relates to medical and developmental needs of high-risk infants and the specialized needs of their families.• Collected, input, and verified extensive medical and social data pertaining to the family-centered care study and assisted with data analysis.• Worked full-time while attending Masters Program and Teaching Credential Program in Early Childhood Special Education at San Francisco State University.

Early Childhood Education Center, San Mateo, Ca

• Planned and implemented individualized, developmentally appropriate classroom activities for students, ages 3-8, including individual and group activities and opening and closing circle time.• Supervised three paraprofessionals and provided teaching strategies with regards to activity implementation.• Collaborated with family members and ECE staff to develop and implement individualized IEP goals and objectives.• Assessed developmental progress of students using appropriate assessment tools.• Created informational classroom handbook for parents and staff.

Burlingame, Ca

• Planned and taught shared reading, interactive writing, and spelling lessons.• Assisted head teacher with instruction of additional lesson plans including art, math, reading, and writing activities. • Conducted written conversations with students to enhance familiarity with print, grapho-phonic awareness, and increase overall language capabilities.

Mary L. Johnson Infant Dev Center, Palo Alto, Ca

• Managed financial, research, and service operations for main hospital clinic and 3 community-based multidisciplinary High Risk Infant Follow-up Clinics; monitoring children diagnosed with or at risk for developmental delays and disabling conditions. • Provided ongoing education and support to families of high-risk infants and toddlers to ensure access to financial, social and developmental support resources. Served as child and family advocate within the health care system.• Assumed Program Coordinator’s role during her absence; coordinated 12-member multidisciplinary HRIF development clinic, identified eligible infants from the NICU, reviewed patient charts, and facilitated community agency referral process.• Managed the enrollment, scheduling, and insurance authorization of all eligible patients in the infant development clinic.• Improved coordination of 3 community-based clinics; Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, and Modesto.• Participated in Hospital Re-Design Committee, which was instrumental in restructuring LPCH’s ambulatory care center.

Division Of Neonatal & Developmental Medicine, Palo Alto, Ca

• Assisted with Neonatal Network protocol initiation, modification and maintenance. Collected, input and verified NICU & IICN study data for multiple, national research studies leading to the development of best practices for providing infant care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Nurseries.• Educated family members on the importance of high risk infant follow-up and protocol directives.

Hospital Er, Orthopedics, Maternity Ward, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Palo Alto

• Served as liaison between patients, family members, and various hospital departments. Helped solve problems that arose during hospital stay, ensuring timely review and response.• Relieved anxieties of patients and families at time of admission and during hospital stay. Served as family advocate/special services. Worked with high-risk Mothers on the Maternity Ward and their babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Intermediate Intensive Care Nursery (NICU & IICN).

Master Of Arts (M.A.) & Teaching Credential Coursework, Early Childhood Special Education With Honors

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology W/ A Concentration In Health And Child Development

Infant-Family And Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate Program