Following a diagnostic evaluation, a pediatric neuropsychologist might provide recommendations for other services. ABA therapy is often recommended if children receive a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What is ABA therapy? Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy is used to help understand a person’s behavior and learning. ABA therapy focuses on the function of behavior and the environment in which …
Signs of ADHD
Signs of Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can look different for every child depending on a variety of factors, including age. Most importantly, every child follows a unique path in development. Children who do not receive a diagnosis of ADHD may show some of these signs. What is ADHD? Individuals with ADHD show a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that …
What Are Signs of a Learning Disability?
The signs of a learning disability can vary from person to person and can depend on different factors. For example, the signs of a learning disability can look different in a 5 year old versus a 12 year old. There are also many different types of learning disabilities. With many factors to consider, it is important to remember that every …
What Is a Diagnostic Evaluation?
A diagnostic evaluation assesses various areas of development to gain a “full picture” of a child’s development and learning style. The information gathered in the diagnostic evaluation can also help determine services that might be beneficial to support the child’s development, such as speech therapy or applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. Some of the areas that might be assessed include: …
What is Early Intervention?
As children grow and develop, not every child meets milestones at the typical pace. For children who experience developmental delays, early intervention services can be highly effective. If you are not familiar with the term “early intervention,” this involves a range of different services to address developmental delays in children from birth to three years of age. Early intervention services …