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 don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well." Diane Ackerman. As a therapist, I want all of my clients to experience the width of life. No life is not without its difficulties and solutions are within your reach. I have over ten years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families struggl...
We specialize in psychological and educational testing for individuals across the lifespan. We provide testing for ADHD/ADD, learning disorders, Autism/Asperger's disorder, dementia evaluations, traumatic brain injury evaluations, neuropsychological testing, substance abuse evaluations, trauma assessments, career assessments, and personality assessments. Our testing assessments evaluate IQ,...
Dr. Natalie Fleischacker is a licensed clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania, specializing in neuropsychological assessment. She completed her pre- and post-doctoral training at Yale University and the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Fleischacker's primary practice areas include neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, ADHD, learning disabilities), traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular disorders, and dementia....
Ready to begin your journey? Mind And Heart Coaching provides lectures, workshops and one-on-one sessions that are motivating, as well as goal-oriented. The focus of Mind And Heart Coaching is about moving forward with positivity. The Mind And Heart Coaching message is future-oriented, utilizing many strategies based in Positive Psychology and a "Growth Mindset". Dr. Kelly will create a motivat...
With adults I provide a supportive environment to work on practical strategies to improve your life. Our main focus is on your present and future, but if past feelings, behaviors and situations are still getting in your way we explore what happened and work on creating healthier patterns. In working with children and teens I teach skills and strategies, and periodically bring parents into...
I enjoy working with individuals and their families through a strength-based perspective to not only address weaknesses, but foster strengths. I believe there is no "one size fits all" model, and by collaboratively working together, goals can be identified, evidenced-based practices can begin, and progress can be monitored. I work with clients to address an array of concerns, including anxiety,...
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I am a Christian counselor who believes that every life has value and everyone deserves to find their "happy" place. I currently have a private practice in Renton Washington, with over 8 years experience working with individuals from all walks of life. As a graduate of City University of Seattle, I specializing in adult and childhood trauma providing clients opportunities to reclaim their lives...
Dr. Lauren Lerza earned her Masters and Doctorate degree in clinical psychology. She spent five years during her clinical training providing evaluations to children, adolescents and adults. Most recently, she completed her internship at UC Davis Medical Center in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, where she provided comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to patients w...
I am a strength-based psychotherapist who works with individuals, children, teens and families. My work with clients strives to unlock their inner capacities for strength, self determination, health, happiness, well-being and connected relationships. I believe that this potential is within all of us and is waiting to be unlocked. Together we will explore your inner world, create understanding,...
As with many siblings that come from a family with a special needs child, Cathie has gained a lifetime of experience relevant to behavior therapy. For several years in Montana and Washington, she worked in SpEd classrooms including ones focused on children with autism and their intensive communication development needs. Her career in ABA has included roles from Behavior Interventionist all the ...
As a bilingual, Licensed School Psychologist I specialize in gifted and psycho-educational evaluations in South Florida. I also provide services including behavior modification plans, collaboration with teachers, individual counseling, and parenting classes. Ultimately, my goal is to assist families in helping their children reach their maximum potential emotionally, socially, and academically....
I work with children, teens, and adults. I bring empathy, respect, and authenticity when meeting each person in a therapeutic space. I focus on facilitating healthy coping skills, self-expression/regulation, and self-acceptance. I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and creative space to grow, heal, and feel empowered to make change. I am a Foundational Theraplay Practitioner and use...
