Online consultation
We discuss specific situations and difficulties and agree on next steps, based on the person’s needs and what is manageable for the family.
PLN 180 per consultation60-minute online conversation.
Małgorzata Mikołajczyk · Psychologist · Behavior analyst (BCBA)
Intellectual disability and autism: support for individuals and families
I work with people of all ages with intellectual disability, including those who are also autistic.
I also support autistic children without intellectual disability. For children with a PDA profile, I offer individual sessions as well as online consultations for parents.
How I can help
I offer individual skills teaching and family consultations in the following areas:
Communication
Expressing needs, asking for help or a break, saying no, and making choices.
Learning and academic skills
Reading, writing, mathematics, and developing the skills needed for learning. I also consider motivation and conditions that support learning.
Independence and daily living
Everyday mealtime tasks, shopping, and taking part in daily activities.
Understanding challenging behavior
Exploring its function and context, adapting the environment, and teaching other ways to communicate needs and respond to a situation.
Working with families
Setting goals together and offering practical guidance that fits the family’s time, energy, and willingness to get involved.
Working with the learner’s teachers
When needed, I also work with the learner’s teachers. We discuss learning difficulties, communication, and support at school. The person and their family are involved in deciding how we work together.
When choosing goals, I take the person’s preferences into account, including when they express them without words.
This service is not psychotherapy or a diagnostic assessment for intellectual disability.
Home education
I also work with homeschooling families and have personal experience of home education. I help families organize daily learning and find teaching approaches that address learning difficulties.
Ask about support with home educationSupport for children with a PDA profile and their parents
PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) describes a profile discussed in the context of autism. I help parents understand strong reactions to demands and navigate everyday situations. Together, we explore communication, daily routines, and support that takes account of the child’s need for autonomy and the family’s resources.
I offer both individual sessions with the child and online consultations for parents. We discuss which option is suitable during the introductory call. I do not assume that every strong reaction to demands indicates PDA.
PDA is a profile description, not a separate formal diagnosis or a type of intellectual disability.
Ask about a parent consultationPEAK, AIM and LIFE
In individual work, I use PEAK to develop language and learning, selected elements of AIM for mindfulness and flexibility, and LIFE for daily living skills.
How I choose goals, use programs, and review progressSessions and fees
We start with a free introductory call — 30 minutes
We discuss your needs and establish whether my approach is a good fit and what the first step might be.
Book an introductory callIndividual home sessions
Regular sessions at home for a person with intellectual disability or an autistic child. We agree together on how family members will be involved.
I set aside up to 2 hours so there is time to settle in, learn, and take breaks. The amount of active learning depends on what the person can comfortably manage.
Travel within Poznań is included at no extra charge. For sessions outside Poznań, an additional travel fee may apply; we agree on this fee and the total price before you book.
PLN 250 per sessionUp to 2 hours, allowing for breaks and working at the person’s own pace.
On-site consultation at home or school
I observe the person in their usual setting, explore what is happening, and plan next steps with the family or school team. This is a separate service from regular skills-teaching sessions. During school consultations, I also meet with teachers. Afterward, I can support their work, with the required consent and within an agreed scope.
PLN 650 is a flat consultation fee, not an hourly rate. We agree on the scope and expected duration beforehand. Travel within Poznań is included at no extra charge. For consultations outside Poznań, an additional travel fee may apply; we agree on this fee and the total price before you book.
PLN 650At least 3 hours on site
Between sessions
Does the family have to practice between sessions?
We agree on the family’s involvement together. I ask what family members can do, how much time and energy they have, and whether they want to take part. I do not assume that the family should take over running sessions.
What do I receive after a consultation?
After every consultation, I send guidance on next steps. These are tailored to the person’s needs and what is realistic for the family.
Contact
Briefly describe the person’s or family’s needs. I usually reply within 2 business days and suggest a time for a free introductory call: kontakt@autyzm.poznan.pl
Please do not send records or detailed health information in your first message. A brief description of your needs is enough.