Frequently asked questions · Salou

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Answers about educational plans, behaviour support, schools, families, diagnosis and support in Salou.

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Frequently asked questions

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Do we need a diagnosis before starting?+

No. Mónica works with children, teenagers and adults with or without a diagnosis. Support can begin with the situations you want to understand or improve.

What is an individualised educational support plan?+

It is a practical roadmap based on the person’s strengths, needs, settings and priorities. It organises goals and strategies that can be used in everyday life.

What does the main plan include?+

It includes an initial conversation, a context review, one home visit, one additional school, group or relevant-setting visit, functional goals, practical strategies, and a written plan explained to the family.

Can you observe my child at home or at school?+

Yes. With the appropriate consent, Mónica can observe the setting and coordinate with the school so that strategies are consistent and realistic.

Do you work directly with schools?+

Yes. Mónica offers sessions, observation, guidance and coordination with schools and other education settings, within the agreed scope and with the necessary consent.

How is educational support different from clinical psychology?+

Educational and behaviour support addresses practical goals involving learning, communication, routines, independence, participation and the environment. It does not replace medical or clinical psychological assessment or emergency care.

Are you looking for a child psychologist in Salou or educational support?+

If you need clinical psychological assessment, therapy or a diagnosis, contact an appropriately registered healthcare professional. Mónica provides educational and behaviour support: understanding needs, adapting environments and using practical strategies at home, at school and in everyday life.

Do you offer autism testing or diagnosis?+

No. Mónica has worked in diagnostic centres, but she does not currently provide testing or diagnosis. Her private service focuses on educational and behaviour support for diagnosed and undiagnosed people.

Do you work with teenagers and adults?+

Yes. Support is adapted to each person’s age, communication, setting and priorities, including teenagers and adults with special needs.

Can parents or caregivers attend without the person?+

Yes. Sessions can focus on family and caregiver guidance, direct work with the person, or a combination of both.

How do group courses work?+

Interest is registered first. Dates and content are released around needs shared by the community. Each course is planned over ten weeks with one 90-minute session each week.

Which areas do you serve?+

The service is primarily based in Salou and also serves Tarragona, Reus, Cambrils, Vila-seca, La Pineda and Vilafortuny depending on the type of support.

Which languages are available?+

Support is available in Spanish, Catalan and English.

What happens in the first WhatsApp contact?+

Send a short message saying who needs support, their approximate age and the main situation. You do not need to send reports or sensitive health information in the first message.

What should I do in an urgent situation?+

This is not an emergency service. If there is immediate risk or a medical or mental-health emergency, call 112 or the appropriate health service.

Does this plan replace the school’s official PI?+

No. This is a private practical support plan that can complement the school’s work. The school’s PI is the responsibility of its education team, with the family and student participating. Mónica can help coordinate strategies with the agreement of the family and school.

Can I ask for support for myself as an adult?+

Yes. Support can focus on your own priorities: communication, routines, learning, independence or participation. Your preferences guide the work; where appropriate, people who support you can take part.

How does this differ from private tutoring?+

Support goes beyond reviewing schoolwork. It explores learning and participation needs, adapts tasks and environments, and shares practical strategies with the person and their support network.

First contact

Tell Mónica what is happening.

Start with a short message; no reports or diagnosis are needed. The first conversation helps us understand your situation and explore which support fits.

Please do not send diagnoses, reports or sensitive health information in the first message.