Frequently Asked Questions

How much do VMA appointments cost?

Pricing is tailored to your child’s unique educational profile, starting with a complimentary private consultation. All documentation and billing are managed through Simple Practice—a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform trusted by discerning families. An introductory conversation is available to ensure clarity, confidence, and alignment from the start.

What is Case Management?

Case management at Virtual Milestone Academy is a premium, concierge-level service designed to ensure your child receives seamless, effective, and fully personalized care across every setting.

Rooted in the values and priorities of each family, case management brings together advocacy, strategic planning, resource coordination, and expert communication to drive meaningful outcomes. Through collaboration with all service providers, the case manager serves as a trusted liaison, ensuring that every element of care is safe, timely, and centered on your child’s growth and well-being. This bespoke approach empowers families, elevates outcomes, and delivers lasting value across the full continuum of care.

Who does VMA Service?

Specializing in child and young adult development from birth through age 21, with additional expertise in coordinating and implementing transitional services for adolescents and emerging adults.For a deeper look into credentials, philosophy, and approach, visit the About Me page.

Does VMA provide Medical Services?

No—Virtual Milestone Academy does not provide medical services.

Instead, experienced consultants thoughtfully guide families toward trusted community resources when medical or educational needs are identified, ensuring families are connected with the right professionals at the right time.

All advocacy services are personalized, strategic, and designed to align with each family’s unique goals and circumstances—empowering parents to make informed decisions with confidence.

What is the difference between clinical services and personal consultation services?

Virtual Milestone Academy does not provide clinical services, and no diagnosis is required to begin.

Designed for parents who want more than standard care, VMA offers premium consultations and strategic advocacy to help families navigate complex educational and developmental systems with clarity, confidence, and elevated support.

Whether you're seeking answers, direction, or results—VMA is a trusted partner in creating meaningful progress for your child.

Does VMA advocate with parents in IEP and 504 Meetings?

Absolutely. With certification from the Dyslexia Training Institute and advocacy experience dating back to 2009, VMA provides premium, hands-on support for families navigating IEP and 504 processes.

Advocacy services are designed for parents who seek more—more clarity, more influence, and more meaningful outcomes. This is a deeply personalized process that unfolds over several months, ensuring every recommendation aligns with your child’s needs and your family’s goals.

This level of advocacy is a long-term investment in your child’s future—and one that delivers lasting results.

Does VMA conduct Evaluations, Assessments, or Screenings?

Absolutely! As a Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist, I can evaluate, assess, or screen your child in many of your areas of concern (in Arkansas), such as language, speech, reading, spelling, and swallowing.

VMA Evaluates, Assesses, and Screens in order to:

-provide recommendations for specific formal testing procedures that most efficiently identify areas of need for medical/educational-based services

-guide specific questions to ask during a formal evaluation based on individual concerns identified during the consult

-propose functional goals for an Individualized Plan of Care, Individualized Education Plan, and/or an Individualized Family Service Plan.

What is VMA’s Tutoring?

Tutoring at VMA is not traditional—it’s a high-level educational service designed for families seeking expert guidance on targeted academic goals. Each engagement is built on a collaborative model, aligning with tutors, parents, teachers, therapists, and caregivers to create a cohesive and strategic support team.

VMA offers specialized tutoring through research-based Reading Interventions and exclusive Educational Camps in Northwest Arkansas. These services are ideal for families who want more than standard instruction—families who are ready to invest in transformative outcomes guided by a trusted expert.

This is tutoring redefined: intentional, personalized, and built for long-term impact.

Does VMA accept insurance?

No—VMA’s personal consultation and advocacy services are not clinical in nature and therefore are not eligible for insurance reimbursement or based on medical necessity.

Instead, VMA offers high-level guidance designed to save families time, stress, and unnecessary costs by connecting them to the right resources, many of which are difficult to access or even unknown to most.

This is a strategic investment for families who want expert support navigating complex systems, while also maximizing the resources already available to them.

What are some of the most common goals targeted during VMA appointments?

Every family VMA serves is unique—and so are their goals. Appointments are tailored to meet specific needs, but frequently include:

  • Accessing and navigating community-based resources

  • Understanding and selecting the right intervention models

  • Supporting children in thriving during daily routines and family activities

  • Communicating concerns effectively in advocacy settings

  • Addressing challenges within local school districts

  • Coordinating and supporting the diagnostic process for:

    • Dyslexia

    • Language disorders

    • Speech sound disorders

  • Monitoring progress in speech and language development

VMA’s premium guidance ensures that each step forward is informed, strategic, and deeply personalized to your child’s journey.

Does VMA support homeschooling for children with special needs?

Absolutely. For many families, homeschooling offers the flexibility and customization needed for a child to thrive—especially when learning differences are involved.

VMA provides expert guidance on state-specific homeschool laws, special education rights, and how to legally integrate supports like IEPs, therapies, and tailored instruction. Whether daily instruction is led by a parent, private teacher, therapist, or nanny, VMA ensures every team member is equipped, aligned, and working toward clear, measurable goals.

In more than 30 states, homeschooled children may still qualify for public special education services. VMA helps families understand and access these entitlements while designing a high-quality, home-based learning experience.

We support families who want more than a traditional path—families committed to building a personalized, high-impact education at home.