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
Amanda is a NYS Licensed Social Worker conducting Mindfulness Therapy at Inspiring Wellness in Sayville, NY. Amanda holds a Specialty Certification in Trauma and has worked extensively with children and adolescents in a magnitude of settings, including individual therapy, school based services, foster care and supportive community services. Amanda has an intense passion for working with today’...
Healing is a process and requires commitment, compassion and non-judgment. I am a Social Worker who utilizes a Strength Perspective (the things you are already good at) and Solution-Based practice (an approach to therapy that highlights the importance of searching for solutions rather than focusing on the "problem"). I am passionate about meeting individuals where they are (which means simply...
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During the week she works at Garden of Hope, a non-profit organization that serves Chinese speaking women and children victims of gender-based and intimate partner violence. Crystal also works at the Children's Museum of Art, as an ArTogether Facilitator, working with families in the child welfare system. Crystal can provide you with Chinese/English bilingual art therapy for individuals and...
You are most likely reading this because you or someone you love is struggling with mental health issues. There is help! I work with children, teens, adults, and I have a passion for working with couples. Some of the issues that I specialize in are childhood disorders, adjustment challenges, grief, healthy relationships, adolescence, sexuality, gender identity, anxiety, depression, stress and...
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in child and family therapy. I earned my masters and doctoral degrees at the University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology, where I studied international disaster psychology and child and family therapy. Early in my career I gained important experience in the treatment of trauma while working in Sarajevo, Bosnia, and...
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Developmental Neuropsychology Associates, P.C. consists of two neuropsychologists who specialize in working with children, adolescents, their families, and often their school. Our goal is to understand how your child thinks, learns, and behaves so we can help you figure out how to improve academic, social-emotional, and/or behavioral functioning. In addition to testing, the evaluation also...
