Psychoeducational/Neuropsychological Evaluations
Individuals with attentional disorders often struggle with a number of other learning or emotional problems.  The potential for considerable impact on academic and career achievements requires a clear and concise identification of problem areas and strengths.  This is paramount to effective treatment planning.  I offer a comprehensive, multicomponent assessment including structured interview methods, psychological testing using empirically based neuropsychological testing measures, and a feedback/debriefing session for both children and adults.  Written reports are then generated for patient, physician, and school use.


ADHD
ADHD is a common neuro-psychiatric condition, affecting 6-9% of school-age children and 4% of adults.  A growing number of children and adults suffer from symptoms that include impulsivity, distractibility and attentional difficulties that undermine optimal academic, social, and emotional functioning.  A variety of other difficulties often exist and requires comprehensive treatment.  The good news is that with diagnosis and treatment, the symptoms of ADHD can be substantially decreased.  Quality of life can be improved.
ADHD can flare up during periods of stress (such as school or work), during group settings and when tasks seem difficult or tedious.  People with ADHD are often creative and highly energetic.  However, ADHD can cause problems in relationships, and can diminish performance at work or in school.


Individual Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Coaching
Follow-up treatment with children involves consultation with parents around helping children thrive, vis-à-vis behavioral modification techniques, nutritionally based alternatives to medication, and recommendations for appropriate learning and test accommodations.  Follow-up treatment with adults involves a 12-week coaching program that includes learning to live successfully with ADHD or LD vis-à-vis goal setting, time management techniques, organizational strategies, as well as recommendations for special learning and testing accommodations.
Goal directed therapies to reduce impulsivity, distractibility, and disorganization


Consultation and Treatment involving Parental Effectiveness Training
Parents are trained and guided to use practical methods for handling common everyday behavior problems, as well as a number of behavioral modification techniques for controlling conduct disorders.