Ideation Center

The Ideation Center provides coordination of learning and consultative services offered by Anne Carlsen. It also works to generate new ideas and services to meet the ever-changing needs of individuals with disabilities, their families, organizations, and schools in North Dakota and surrounding states.

The overall impact of the Ideation Center is to generate new ideas, create meaningful learning opportunities, and share the knowledge and expertise of Anne Carlsen through collaborative projects and partnerships in order to create a more inclusive world where independence is a gift to all.

Contact

SERVICES PROVIDED STATEWIDE
(701) 952-5127

EMAIL
ideation@annecenter.org

Expert Care

As part of our Anne Carlsen standard of care, we continually strive to advance our ability to meet the complex and unique needs of those we serve. The following specialty areas are vital components of our approach to Ideation Center services.

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Programmatic Assessments

A comprehensive programmatic assessment may be beneficial when developing a student or client’s plan. If a team is looking for new ideas, needs specific questions answered or would like a new direction for their client/student, an assessment structured around your requests and the student’s needs may be just the thing. The goal of these assessments is to provide specific programming recommendations that can be prioritized and implemented at the team’s discretion.

Our assessment team brings together a wide variety of disciplines who provide an exceptional depth of knowledge in their perspective fields. Professionals available to conduct these assessments may include a behavioral specialist, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and a special educator. An Assistive Technology Professional may also provide additional support.

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Trainings

Professional or personal development training opportunities are available through a variety of options with presenters from multiple specialty areas across our organization. Presentations can be customized to accommodate your specific needs. Trainings are provided in your home community. A sampling of trainings that we have provided is: Autism, Visual Supports, Executive Functioning, Sensory Smart Classrooms, Language and Literacy, Adapting Environments. We also provide a series of Make and Take trainings that allow participants the opportunity to create tools to implement right away. Not seeing what you want? Call us and ask! We are available to develop new training opportunities as well.

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Consulting Services

Hourly consulting services provide another level of follow-up support to families and professionals. If you require additional assistance in the areas of classroom management, visual supports, assistive tech equipment set-up and environmental modifications, we can help. These services typically follow a comprehensive assessment to support the implementation of recommendations.

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We welcome your call or email to discuss your unique needs and the specialized services we can provide.

SERVICES PROVIDED STATEWIDE
(701) 952-5127

Integrated Services

Through collaboration and our continuum of services, we utilize a team approach in order to provide individualized and person-centered services. For individuals receiving Ideation Center services, the following departments and services are vital components of this continuum.

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Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology can break down barriers for individuals to increase inclusion and independence throughout their lifetime. The Assistive Technology team works in collaboration with the school team, parents, and therapists.

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Education

Our teachers and staff provide what no other educational facility in North Dakota offers: an enriched environment that utilizes on-site therapy and individualized assistive technology in a school setting, accommodating each learner’s diverse needs.

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Therapy

At Anne Carlsen, children and young adults benefit from comprehensive therapy services provided by a team of highly specialized pediatric professionals in a family-centered, innovative and evidence-based practice.

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Ideation Center Frequently Asked Questions

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We welcome your call or email to discuss your unique needs and the specialized services we can provide.

SERVICES PROVIDED STATEWIDE
(701) 952-5127