The Mission Of Valley Mountain Regional Center - 1176 Words

The mission of Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC) is to support people with developmental disabilities as they enrich their lives through choices and inclusion. VMRC is committed to securing quality, individualized services in collaboration with families and the community. VMRC is a private, non-profit corporation that contracts with the State of California to provide diagnostic, evaluation, case management, and early intervention services to people with developmental disabilities. Valley Mountain Regional Center serves children and adults with developmental disabilities in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. 1,614 children under age 3 and their families are served in VMRC’s Early Start Program which†¦show more content†¦Then you meet with a psychologists and along with all the assessments and paperwork, and his observation. You received a final diagnosis in which the school social worker is present at all times for any questions or concerns. According to â€Å"Introduction to Human Services†, in general, school social workers exist to assist children in managing any psychosocial issues that are creating a barrier to learning. These could include physical barriers I the form of a disability, cognitive barriers such as intellectual or learning disabilities, or behavioral barriers such as students who are depressed, anxious, or acting out. School social workers also work to develop, enhance, or maintain a close working relationship between student families and the school, advocating for the family in a variety of situations,(Martin, 2014, pg. 278). I observed the interviewee as a concerned and caring mother who wanted the best for her child with autism. She was educated enough to know it was a process beyond her knowledge. The mother is a young Caucasian adult with a college education, she allowed the process and was opened minded with what the coordinators and specialists had to say. Stating, that it cou ld be difficult to get resources because the client is unsure where he or she is to go and turn to. Autism is a disorder of social interaction, communication and behavior. Autism typically manifests itself within the first three years of life and there is usually cognitive