FAQ

What is Corrective Communication?

If you want to change a child, just change the way you communicate with him is the principle underlying Corrective Communication. As parents know so well, trying to relate to a child with RAD and/or ODD as if the child didn't have it just makes an awful situation even worse. Corrective Communication is a specialized way of relating that ends all power struggles and leads the child to become cooperative and affectionate.

Why use Corrective Communication?

The usual methods of treating out-of-control children, such as behavior modification, therapy, medication, or placement in a residential treatment center, too often prove disappointing; after two or three years of trying these methods, parents find that nothing changes except the child's age. Corrective Communication usually leads to recovery, often in less than a year.

How is Corrective Communication different?

Unlike all other approaches, Corrective Communication is applied to the child by his primary caregiver, usually his birth, adoptive, or custodial mother. The primary caregiver becomes, in effect, the child's sole "change agent" under the direction and supervision of the Corrective Communication counselor.

How does it work?

When the mother is ready to begin, one of The RAD Consultancy's highly trained and experienced professionals is assigned to her as her counselor (Check the "about Us" page for counselors' qualifications). The mother then calls her counselor once a week for a phone session that can last up to 50 minutes, during which time the past week is discussed, and the mother is told what to do in the coming week and how to do it. The mother also has unlimited e-mail access to the counselor between sessions.

What is the role of the father?

With the mother being the child's sole change agent, the role of the father is mainly to be supportive of the mother, although some things may be asked of him at some points during the treatment process.

How soon will I know whether using Corrective Communication is right for me and my child?

Because almost all successful cases show significant improvement by the sixth session, we use a "six week test" to assess the child's prospect. Although quite rare, no improvement by the sixth session does occur and in such a case we may advise discontinuing.

How long does the treatment take?

The entire work focuses on turning the child around as quickly as possible. The length of treatment depends on the child's age and severity of symptoms. Treatment averages, overall, about six months. Cases involving young children average three months; those involving older children average six months; those involving teens average nine months; and those involving late teens and early twenties may last up to a year.

How much does the treatment cost?

The RAD Consultancy's fee is charged per session and includes unlimited e-mail contact with the counselor between sessions. The fee is somewhat higher than that of conventional therapy; but the overall cost tends to be far less because of the treatment's effectiveness and short duration.

What about insurance?

Most non-HMO insurance plans cover our work. We don't take insurance but will prepare and promptly send your claims directly to your insurance company with instructions to send the payments to you.

What will I have to commit myself to?

The only commitment asked for is that each phone session be paid for in advance. You're free to discontinue at any time.

How do I pay?

Payments can be made by check or online through The RAD Consultancy's website, www.RadConsultancy.com, using PayPal's easy and highly secure payment system.