The beginning of the school year is an ideal time to consider a neuropsychological evaluation for your child if he/she is struggling. Given this, Dr. Whitman is currently offering a Fall 2011 Special: 25% off evaluation fees. Please contact her directly for further information. Dr. Whitman offers free consultation by phone or e-mail.
Coping Skills for Preschoolers and Young Children by Annette Hernandez, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
A large part of the therapeutic work I do involves teaching young kids how to cope with intense feelings (i.e. anger, fear, etc.).
?I used to know what to do to make her feel better?now everything I say or do is wrong. It?s like I?m the enemy.?
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?It?s as if I don?t even know him anymore?like he?s a stranger to me?.?
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These are just a few of the comments I have heard from parents of the most wonderful, complex, dynamic (and utterly maddening) patients I have the pleasure of working with: Teenagers.
Now is the time to contact us, if you are currently interested in summer speech language therapy services. Once summer arrives, we will plan our fall schedules.
If you are interested in literacy help, summer is a great time for your child to continue to develop and nurture their reading and writing skills. Particularly for children with literacy delays, don’t let your child’s literacy gap widen.
Join pediatric speech and language experts Craig Selinger and Sarah Stuntebeck for a parent-friendly discussion on speech and language development and delays in toddlers and preschoolers. They will debunk common myths about speech and language delays and provide you with practical and effective strategies to incorporate at home to help your child’s communication.