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 have experience a variety of social work experience including work in the school systems, a residential treatment center, and an inpatient psychiatric facility. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I am particularly interested in working with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, school-related issues, pregnancy/birth related issues, anxiety, depression, and substance abus...
CHILD, ADOLESCENT & FAMILY SPECIALIST. I work with individuals who wish to resolve conflicts in a peaceful way. I intervene in any place where conflicts impend. Resolving conflicts with empathy, intelligence, knowledge & wisdom changes everything. You can remain peaceful, productive, and happy in spite of disruptive, difficult people and situations. While all new beginnings can be difficult, I...
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Creating an engaged therapeutic relationship is where we start. I became a therapist because I believe in the power of relationships. Moved by my own experiences, I wanted to guide others to push past perceived limitations, obstacles, and fear to live a full and meaningful life. We all have the ability to grow, heal, and move forward. I have over 20 years of experience providing individual and...
I enjoy working jointly with children and families who have difficulties in their relationships and development, including those who have lived through traumatic events and experienced foster care and adoption. I believe all children and families have inherent strengths and the ability, with help, to make positive changes in their relationships. I can help parents understand their child’s behav...
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CURRENTLY FULL, NEW CLIENT CALLS WILL NOT RETURNED. Welcome!!! Finding a therapist can be challenging and we thank you for your consideration. Mandy at Upward You Counseling treats those ages 10-28. She specializes in working with those who are struggling with social skills challenges, school based concerns, anxieties, life transitions, communication, etc. She utilizes Animal Assisted Therapy a...
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I provide assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and families, specifically with children & teens experiencing emotional and behavioral problems. I have over 6 years experience in working with traumatized youth in a variety of settings such as Outpatient, Victims Advocacy, community settings, residential settings and school settings. I bring expertise to my practice from the field of...
As parents/guardians, we want to see our children succeed, no matter what it takes. When our children struggle, we struggle as well. These struggles can lead to frustration, especially when we are not able to pinpoint the root cause. Too often, when children present with complex behaviors, and/or varying levels of abilities/intellect, they are mis-understood, or even mis-diagnosed. If you are...
I am a Professional Counselor with five years of experience in mental health and substance use disorders. Specialty license in Rehabilitation Counseling with emphasis on physical disabilities, vocational services, career counseling and developmental disorders are available. Case management services and psychosocial rehabilitation counseling is provided. Life skills training is available. Suppor...
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