You can start with a short intake questionnaire or an introductory call. This helps us gather relevant background information about your child's development, behavior, and family history. This initial step follows professional guidelines.
For example, ADHD evaluations are based on AAP recommendations, which require input from both parents and your child's educational setting (teacher or preschool staff). From there, we'll work together to determine the best path forward, which may include evaluation, services, and/or parent support.
Absolutely. You're welcome to schedule a short guidance call to help clarify your concerns and explore possible next steps. Our goal is not to rush you into services, but to help you understand the process and make an informed decision.
A team member will reach out to schedule a call or intake meeting. Together, we'll consider factors like urgency, your child's age, language needs, and availability. We'll then recommend clear next steps and discuss what you can expect in terms of timing and potential costs early in the process.
We use a multidisciplinary approach, collecting information, setting shared goals, and coordinating among specialists. This means you receive one unified, comprehensive picture rather than separate evaluations or conflicting opinions from different sources.
Yes. Every family is assigned a dedicated case manager (typically a social worker) who gets to know you and your child, monitors your child’s progress, and provides regular updates. This ensures you always know where you are in the process and what comes next.
In most cases, yes, depending on the type of service. Written summaries help organize findings and turn them into clear and practical next steps. We'll let you know upfront exactly what documentation to expect at the end of the process.
Yes, when needed and with your consent. Sometimes, even a brief conversation with your child’s school or daycare can lead to meaningful progress. Research shows that parents and teachers often report different observations about a child’s behavior and attention.
By combining insights from both settings, we can better understand your child and offer more accurate, effective recommendations. Our goal is to ensure that parents, educators, and professionals are all working together with a shared understanding and common goals.
We help you communicate clearly with your child's educational team and share relevant recommendations. We can also coordinate joint meetings with parents, school staff, and Machon Tzmicha professionals as needed. We always aim to make the process efficient and respectful of your time.
Machon Tzmicha offers evaluations and services for infants, children, and teens up to age 18. Services are matched to your child's age, developmental stage, and specific needs. Here are general guidelines by type of evaluation:
Academic evaluations (didactic / psychodidactic): Generally most relevant starting in elementary school, when reading, writing, and math demands increase (often in first and second grade and beyond, depending on the challenge).
Yes. Services are offered in both Hebrew and English, depending on the availability of the appropriate professional. If you need services in another language, please let us know when you first reach out so we can prepare accordingly.
Yes. Machon Tzmicha welcomes families from Modiin and surrounding areas, both near and far. In our initial call, we'll assess fit and availability to find the best solution for your needs.
When multiple professionals are available, we offer options based on fit and availability. If specific expertise is required, we'll recommend the most suitable clinician. In all cases, we prioritize high-quality, professional care that meets your family's unique needs.
Wait times vary depending on the type of service and current demand. We'll always update you in advance about availability and alternatives. For urgent cases, we make every effort to find a timely solution.
These challenges can often look similar at first. We take a close look at your child's behavior across different settings, including the home, school, and other environments. In some cases, we combine attention evaluations with emotional assessments to get a clearer picture. Our goal is to understand what’s really behind the difficulties, rather than simply naming the issue.
If your child regularly has difficulty with communication or social interaction, displays repetitive behaviors, or shows sensory sensitivities that interfere with daily life, it may be time to consider an evaluation. This is especially important if these challenges continue over time without improvement.
If the main concerns are around setting boundaries, emotional regulation at home, frequent resistance, or general family stress, parent coaching can be a valuable place to begin. It offers practical tools right away and can be effective on its own or alongside services for your child.
A didactic evaluation focuses on learning skills and leads to specific educational recommendations. A psychodidactic evaluation goes further by including cognitive and emotional insights, helping to create a fuller picture of your child's learning style and needs.
Currently, we don't have standing agreements with health funds or insurance companies. However, we can guide you on what to ask your health fund and which receipts or documentation to keep for potential reimbursement. Coverage depends on your specific plan.
In some cases, yes, depending on the kupah (Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet) and the type of service. We recommend checking with your health fund in advance regarding required approvals, referrals, and documentation.
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