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
**Practice is currently full. Please call if you would like to be placed on a waitlist**Terese Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) blending diverse, person-centered and trauma-informed methodologies to create a safe, non-judgmental healing space. The foundation of her work is that healthy, compassionate relationships are the vehicle for change. Her practice is therefore centered...
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I am an LCSW with over 25 years of experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents and families. My passion is to empower parents and their children to take back control of their lives and relationships. My clients' struggles have included a variety of anxiety disorders, depression, communication delays, social awkwardness, mood disorders and school avoidance. With a level ...
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Hi. My name is Garrett, and it's brave of you to reach out. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide services for Illinois residents by phone, online, and in office (Lincolnwood, IL). In therapy, my goal is to foster a safe environment for which we can develop a trusting relationship to help face your opportunities for growth. One of the greatest tools in therapy is the client-therapis...
Dr. Tutty, MA, PhD, is a licensed clinical & forensic psychologist who provides psychological & neuropsychological evaluations for teens and adults that may be suffering from ADHD, autism, anxiety/depression, complex mood, traumatic brain injuries, and/or learning disabilities. In addition, Dr. Tutty has particular expertise in evaluating both youth and adults over the past 20 years who find...
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