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
As a Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute trained Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, I provide a psychodynamic approach to help young individuals function more effectively in social, emotional, and academic domains, while empowering them to build confidence. I bring compassionate curiosity while encouraging individuals to open a window onto their life narrative. For some patients, I also utilize...
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Pamela’s focus is on helping clients improve their self-esteem and self-efficacy by overcoming the negative self-talk that can lead to feelings of frustration and low self-worth. Her style balances warmth and empathy with an active and direct approach, using humor and creativity to engage her clients in strength-based, collaborative interventions. Her method is eclectic, drawing mainly from REB...
John Beyer has spent the last 32 years working as a licensed clinical social worker throughout the state of Maryland. He served as Director of Social Work at Integrace Fairhaven in Sykesville, Maryland for the past three years. Prior to joining Integrace, John spent 29 years in the clinical social work field, working primarily with seniors and vulnerable adults. John has worked as a social work...
Cachet Berry holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Georgia. She is currently a state Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Cachet has worked in a variety of settings has had the experience of working with individuals, families, and children struggling with substance abuse,...
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I graduated with a Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. I have fourteen years of experience working with families, children, teens and adults. I have experience in treating trauma, PTSD, depression, school aged issues, anxiety, life adjustment issues, parenting, self - esteem issues, anger management,...
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Is your child struggling at school either socially or emotionally? Does your child struggle with emotional outbursts or disruptive behaviors at school or home? Does it always seem like every interaction turns into a power struggle and you are constantly yelling or getting into arguments? Or does it seem that your child or teen is constantly sad, worried, scared, irritable, or angry. Through...
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