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
My goal with each client is to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere that is conducive to change and growth. This can only occur when clients are treated as individuals who know they will receive consistent, compassionate and transparent care. This starts with developing and fostering therapeutic relationships that encourage each individual to realize (or rediscover) a path that will help them...
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I earned my Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences from Concordia University in Austin. I then graduated with my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas State. I recently received my LPC-Intern license and am eager to work with young children. I have much experience counseling children who are struggling with issues such as emotion regulation, anxiety, adjustment issue...
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As a clinical neuropsychologist, I specialize in evaluating complex cognitive and behavioral problems that often pose a dilemma for individuals, parents, teachers, and treating professionals. I believe that a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation should provide an in-depth understanding of the entire person, including their cognitive style, emotional style, and strengths as well as...
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A big believer in taking back control of one’s life, Desarae focuses on offering useful feedback and support to help address various life challenges. She uses a compassionate and empathic approach in meeting clients where they are and delivering appropriate interventions and strategies throughout the counseling process. Desarae strives to teach clients to develop and use skills to cope with the...
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I’ve lived with the challenges faced by those with severe learning disabilities with my own 3 siblings and 2 young nephews. This isn’t a business for me. It’s a passion spanning decades searching for a better answer for struggling learners. The solution - Precision Teaching. Effective learning requires a program customized to your child’s needs with high rates of deliberate practice, expert...
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