Developmental disorders describe a wide range of conditions such as learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities, and Cerebral Palsy. Often diagnosed in children, many counseling interventions can help with developmental disorders. Occupational, speech, and language therapies and motor skills training can be helpful for children with these concerns.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions often include the parents or entire family to work on integrating activities, skills, and techniques that work to help the child function more efficiently. Parents may require more intensive counseling to deal with the potential difficulties of raising a differently-abled child.
A broad approach with many options is best for children diagnosed with a developmental disorder so the therapist and family can develop a treatment plan that works best for the individual child.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Developmental Disorders
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with both adolescents and adults for the past 20 years. My work with clients centers around dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, social issues, as well as school and work-related difficulties. I have extensive experience working with both undergraduate and graduate level college students. I also have experience meeting parents who are...
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I am a licensed clinical social worker, providing individual and group therapy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, parents and families. I use an empathic, client-centered focus to help each individual work to make positive life changes. My ares of interest include working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, conduct or behavior problems,...
Most clients I see are referred by a provider looking for quality evidence-based assessment or therapy for children, families or individuals. Those interested in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches to address behavior and relationship issues are likely to be a good match for my practice. I am skilled in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), behavior therapy and other evidence-based...
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I am a licensed psychologist skilled at conducting psychoeducational evaluations with children and adults. I provide specific, practical interventions and recommendations that can be implemented across settings. My areas of expertise include ADHD, learning disabilities (e.g. non-verbal learning disabilities, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia), social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, an...
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I am a licensed psychologist with 10 years of specialized neuropsychology training. I have evaluated hundreds of patients with complex psychiatric and neurological difficulties. I believe the first step to overcoming personal, occupational and academic difficulties is understanding the underlying causes. I believe personality, emotions and cognition are a product of biology and past experiences...
