SERVICES FOR CHILDREN (Montclair office only)
Solutions for:
- ADD & ADHD ? Take the test! to see if your child might benefit.
- Learning and/or Behavioral Issues
- Anxiety, Depression & Other concerns
How might services help your child?
Over the last few years, new technology provides us with information about the brain and the nervous system. This new information allows us to see more clearly many of the factors that affect our children's behavior, thinking and feelings. In addition, it causes us to be more accurate in our expectations of our children. Just like at work, when a situation is accurately assessed, the proper interventions can happen. The help or equipment that is needed for the job is put in place, resulting in a smooth running office and efficiency. Knowing your child's strengths, personality style and personal needs style will allow you to provide them with what they really need in order to function well emotionally.
What factors should be taken into account in evaluating your child's needs?
Children are overwhelmed by hectic environments, excessive activity scheduling, social and academic demands unlike any previous generation. At the same time, they receive less personal attention, less consistency, less adequate nutrition and less sleep than any other. It is very important to understand their physical & neurological limitations. Children now need a more extensive assessment of their status. While I provide the usual assessment of social, emotional, family and academic experiences, I have added EEG technology (electroencephalograph/brain wave patterns) and related assessments of your child's brain style. This technology allows for increased accuracy in assessing children's needs and planning a comprehensive approach to solving their presenting problems. Using an holistic approach usually enhances their overall health while reducing behavior, learning and mood problems.
How will you know what your child needs?
Your child may have been referred for behavior or learning problems at school even though you are not seeing any problems at home. This is not unusual. There are many ways to identify genuine problems before they take over your child's school or social experiences. You can learn about more effective options than traditional therapy and take a quick needs test to determine how you might proceed.
If your child is showing evidence of sadness, social avoidance, or expressing frustration or unhappiness with recent changes in school or family life, please email me or call me at 888-584-6555 for a brief telephone consultation.