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 Psychologist with specialized training in the evaluation of autism, learning disabilities, intellectual, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral difficulties. I treat adults, adolescents and children. I have a holistic/integrative approach which focuses on the relationship between mind, body, and spirit attempting to understand and address the ways issues in one aspect of a...
I provide therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and families to address a wide variety of presenting concerns. Specialized areas of treatment include anxiety, depression, adjustment-related difficulties, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders, attachment disruption, and traumatic stress. Throughout my clinical training, I have worked with children a...
Over half of my work is with couples. I see and hear needs and feelings long suppressed for fear of being hurt. I empathize and acknowledge real wrongs and real emotional damage to trust and respect. I hear both sides. I also offer hope. I recognize in marital conflict clear evidence that they still mean so much to each other. I know how difficult a process forgiveness and then trust building...
Welcome to my practice and thank you for your interest in my work. My goal is to ensure that you receive quality care in a confidential and therapeutic environment. With over a decade of professional work history, I am skilled in the assessment and treatment of individuals suffering from mood disorders, interpersonal issues and learning difficulties. It is my goal to work collaboratively with y...
The stressful world in which we live often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and struggling to manage the demands placed upon us. You may experience irritable moods, anxiety, depression, or unable to find joy in things. Your relationships may be affected and you may find you are unable to be the person you once were and know you can be. It is my goal, as a therapist, to create a warm, supportive,...
Central Penn Education Associates is a company founded by Nationally Certified School Psychologists for the purpose of providing educational evaluations and related services to students/individuals in central PA and surrounding areas. We complete independent psychoeducational evaluations to determine disability identification and need for special education services, work with a licensed...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and I have over 10 years of experience evaluating and treating individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I also have specialized training in evaluating and treating children and adolescents with learning disabilities, intellectual and executive functioning difficulties, developmental challenges, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, as well as neurological and...
As a parent, nothing is worse than seeing your child in emotional pain. Through counseling and interventions, I help children and teens work through adverse situations and heal. Life transitions such as moving, parent's separation or divorce, loss of friendships and/or peer problems cause problems with mood and emotional regulation. If you are concerned about your child or teen, please contact ...
I am a Clinical Neuropsychologist and a Certified Teacher. I perform comprehensive evaluations of individuals who have learning differences, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), auditory and visual processing disorders, learning disabilities, and academic challenges. The primary goal is to understand how an individual's brain works, so a plan can be developed which makes...
Seeing your child struggle with anxiety is such a helpless feeling. Your daughter is paralyzed with fear about what others may think of her, and nothing that you say can comfort her. Your son freezes on homework and tests, feeling that everything must be perfect, and you feel guilty, as you wonder if you've passed these anxious thoughts down to him. Sunday night comes and they're preoccupied wi...
Everyone needs a place to be respected and heard. I help with evaluations for learning differences, applications for SSI/SSD or agency eligibility, school, exam, or work accommodations, legal problems, clarifying diagnoses including ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, Language disorders, Depression and Anxiety. I provide evaluations for clients affected by learning differences like NVLD, Autism, Asperger...
Theory & Practice is the coming together of Susan Ayarbe, PhD, Melanie Crawford, PhD, and Brie Moore, PhD to provide the highest quality services to children, adolescents, and their families. Our mission is to promote excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental and behavioral health disorders through evidence-based, coordinated, and family-centered care. Guided by both scien...
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families and ministers of all cultural, economic and religious backgrounds, helping to cope with difficult life experiences in creative, holistic ways, including spiritual considerations when desired. Educational seminars and group therapy experiences offered include grief, addiction, relationships, self-care. If you are looking for a supportive,...
Experienced mental health professional & psychotherapist for the past 25+ years. Therapy whether individual, couple's or family is a flexible process that focusses on your personal needs and aspirations. If you are suffering with Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, War Tragedies, Transitions of any kind, Immigration, Assimilation/Integration or if you are a parent or a sibling ...
