Consultation Services
IEP Consultation Services
Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are a roadmap to student success. Dr. Maya can consult with you to review your child’s IEP, with discussion related to your concerns/questions and specific recommendations, as well as to accompany you to IEP meetings for extra support and advocacy. The depth and length of the consultation is dependent on your needs and is billed at $250/hour.
Research and Program Evaluation Consultation Services
Dr. Maya is available to consult on research and program evaluation projects. She has considerable experience with community-partnered participatory research, conducting needs assessments, and program development and evaluation. She is currently contracted with UNICEF on a joint UNICEF/WHO project developing a parent-mediated intervention for autism. For more information, please contact Dr. Maya.
School and Agency Consultation Services
Dr. Maya offers in-person and remote trainings for personnel of all levels at schools and agencies. Popular topics include: screening for autism spectrum disorder, behavior management, inclusive behavioral support in healthcare settings, using visual supports, and mental health concerns in people with ASD/IDD. For more information, please contact Dr. Maya.
Peer Consultation
Dr. Maya is available to consult with therapists and other service providers on cases involving neurodevelopmental disorders and challenging behavior. Please contact Dr. Maya for more information.
Selected Invited Talks
- Matheis, M. (2022, February). Inclusive behavioral support. Guest speaker at the NDD Special Study Module for medical students. UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, California.
- Matheis, M. (2021, January). Early signs of autism spectrum disorder. Guest speaker for Gateway Learning Group webinar series. Gateway Learning Group, Sacramento, California.
- Matheis, M. (2020, October). Behavioral interventions. Guest speaker for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Resident Didactics. UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, California.
- Matheis, M. (2020, October). Anxiety in uncertain times. Guest speaker for the Collaborative START Lab. UC Davis MIND Institute, Sacramento, California.
- Goldfarb, F., Solomon, O., Stahmer, A., & Matheis, M. (2020, March). How to prepare and write a grant proposal to the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities: A webinar presentation. UC Davis MIND Institute, Sacramento, California.
- Matheis, M. (2019, December). Ecological systems theory and cultural formation. Guest speaker for Leadership Seminar. Northern California Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND), UC Davis MIND Institute, Sacramento, California.
- Matheis, M. & Donahue, E. (2019, March). Inclusive behavioral support. Guest speaker at the “Inclusive Health and Practice Standards” symposium. St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Stockton, California.
- Matheis, M. (2018, November). Screening for autism spectrum disorder. Guest speaker for Knowledge of Neurodevelopmental, Autism, and Related Disabilities Seminar. Northern California Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND), UC Davis MIND Institute, Sacramento, California