Rhonda Grunther, MSW

Has been actively involved in special education and social work since 1970, as an Exceptional Student Education Specialist, a classroom teacher, Barry, Yeshiva, and Florida International University Adjunct Instructor and a teacher for children and adults with moderate to severe special needs and challenges. She is an assistive technology and inclusion specialist, member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and Certified School Social Worker. She also holds Certification for Varying Exceptionalities, Early Childhood, and Elementary Education, and is a Florida Mediator for Educational Disputes. She is a dedicated Child’s Right advocate, fosters Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Planned Play and council’s children, adults, and families affected with disability concerns. 

Services Include, but are not limited to:

• Screening

• Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions

• Environmental Modifications at home, school, child care

• Child and Parent Education and Advocacy

• Review of school records

• Home  Observation Visits

• School/Child Care Observation Visits

• Observation for At Risk Children

• Observation for Developmental Delay, Challenging Behaviors, Attentiveness, Achievement

• Recommendations to Parents and Care Givers

• Recommendations to Teachers and Other Ancillary Personnel

• Liaison with School or Child Care Center

• Develop Appropriate Inclusion Techniques

• Assist in the Development of Realistic Classroom/Home Accommodations and Modifications

• Organizational Strategies

• School Readiness Strategies

• Parent Education and Advocacy

• Child Advocacy

• Transition Planning

• Vocational Counseling

• Educational Choice Counseling

• Special Service and Assistive Technology Recommendations

• Work with Teams (IEP/FSP)

• Tutoring

• Facilitate Life and Independent Skill Development

• Social Skill Development (Individual/Groups)

Rhonda Grunther, MSW can be reached at (954) 227-2700 or (561) 347-0997.

Read more about our Education and Special Needs services here.