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
CURRENTLY FULL 11/24/2020. I offer client focused therapy in a warm, empathetic and non-judgmental environment. We all experience a disruption in equilibrium during our lives at one time or another and need a place to help sort it out. Change can be hard but with the right tools and treatment I believe that we can better manage life's challenges. I can help you to develop healthy and effective...
Dr. Mary Ellen Clifford earned her Dual Doctorate in Clinical Psychology & Child/School Psychology; Masters in Education; Masters in Counseling Psychology and an Advanced Degree in Positive Psychology. She is a NY State Licensed Clinical Psychologist & NY State Certified School Psychologist. She specializes in the evaluation, assessment and treatment of the psychotherapeutic needs of Adults,...
I consider my role as psychologist as one who strives to focus on the personal strengths, abilities, and vulnerabilities of a person through empathic support and optimism for positive change. To create a safe place where immediate issues or chronic problems and patterns can be identified and explored. To appreciate the whole person as a means to make sense of their experiences and behaviors. My...
I believe that making the decision to enter into counseling is admirable. Each individual has unique experiences and unique struggles, but it is important that the individual knows that although he/she is unique, he/she is not alone. A strong therapeutic relationship between a counselor and client helps clients realize they are not alone as they explore their hurt as well as their strengths, an...
I provide compassionate, results-oriented counseling in either a comfortable office setting, your home, or other therapeutic environments. I have over 20 years of highly specialized psycho therapeutic experience and have helped hundreds of individuals and couples with a wide-range of emotional and relationship challenges. My approach is highly personalized and tailored to each of my clients'...
I specialize in working with children and adolescents. I specialize in working with children and teens who struggle in more traditional talk therapy. I am a registered art therapist and use a variety of creative approaches to help young clients express themselves. Art therapy, play therapy, expressive therapies (music, movement) and therapeutic games are utilized and tailored to the individual...
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Monica's warm, accepting personality will make you feel comfortable quickly. Because she believes in an individual approach, she will integrate therapeutic modalities to custom fit your needs and provide support as you work through the therapeutic process. By providing a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere you will be able to determine your own personal goals and therapeutic outcome with the...
Psychological assessment for autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and social/emotional concerns. In addition to assessment, I provide counseling to both children and adults across a variety of issues including anxiety and depression. Children, adolescents and their parents face many challenges today. The pressure to succeed in school and in the social milieu can be overwhelming. I can help child...
We are a group of two forensic psychologists and a neuropsychologist who specialize in psychological assessment. We offer forensic, education/academic achievement, intelligence, personality, psychodiagnostic, and other specialized psychological assessment services. Examples of forensic evaluations include competence to stand trial (fitness to proceed), criminal responsibility (insanity at the t...
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