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
( English | español ) I work well with individuals who are seeking to learn more holistic ways to address their emotional and relational challenges whether they be family of origin issues, trauma, the challenges of parenting a child with special needs, chronic illness, anxiety, or depression. My general frame work is that you cannot separate the body from the mind nor can you separate a person...
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a member of various professional organizations. I received my M.A. in School Counseling from The George Washington University in 2011 and gained my credentials for private counseling in Virginia in 2016. I am currently in my 3rd year of education as a PhD student in Counselor Education and Supervision from The University of the Cumberlands....
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I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in assessment and evaluation with children and adolescents. I enjoy working with people of all ages, and I specialize in diagnosis and treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety and depression. My therapeutic approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, play therapy, social skills...
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