Autism evaluations include the administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2). Other measures include standardized intelligence testing, adaptive skill rating scales, social skill rating scales, observations, parent/teacher input and records review. Autism diagnosis is based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision.

Specific learning disability assessments include Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia. Comprehensive assessments include psychometrically sound test measures including reasoning skills, phonological awareness, working memory, long-term memory, processing speed, visual-spatial awareness and language processing. Additional measures include standardized achievement testing. Other components include parent/client input, records review and observations. Specific Learning Disability based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision.

ADHD assessments include rating scales to be completed by parent and teacher, administration of executive functioning standardized tests, observations, record review and parent/teacher input. ADHD diagnosis based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision.

Unstuck and On Target® is a researched based weekly counseling group designed for 8–10-year-old students who have difficulties with flexibility, organization and planning. The goal of the group is to increase cognitive flexibility, organization and planning abilities of students with executive dysfunction so that they can more easily shift from topic to topic, task to task and person to person; consider new ideas, alternative beliefs, or another’s person point of view; and work independently on multistep tasks in the classroom and beyond. Groups are 45 minutes weekly over a 12-week session. Groups are comprised of 6 different topics: foundational skills, what is flexibility, how to be flexible, why be flexible, your goals-getting what you want and flexible/goal-directed futures. Research has shown that Unstuck and On Target® improves classroom learning and behavior in students with ASD or with ADHD plus flexibility problems when compared to another intervention that was provided with the same “dose” (number of hours) of intervention for student and training for teachers and parents.

This group is designed for students in grades 3rd-5th who demonstrate difficulties with social skills. Social skill development lessons are guided by the Skillstreaming® curriculum. The Skillstreaming® curriculum offers explicit social skill instruction in the areas of classroom survival skills, friendship making skills, skills for dealing with feelings, skill alternatives to aggression and skills for dealing with stress. Groups will meet weekly for 45 minutes over the course of 12 weeks. Specific skills instruction will be dependent upon groups needs based on caregiver’s and/or teacher’s concerns, and a completed caregiver needs assessment. This program is composed of four evidence-based learning procedures: modeling, role playing, feedback and generalization.

This group is designed for students in grades 6th-12th who demonstrate difficulties with social skills. Groups will be divided by Middle school and Highschool students. Social skill lessons will be guided by using the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills® (PEERS®) program. The PEERS® curriculum offers skill development in the areas of friendship, conversation skills, showing good sportsmanship, appropriate use of humor, handling arguments, addressing rumors/gossip and handing bullying. Groups will meet weekly for 45 minutes over the course of 8 weeks. Group content is structured by review and feedback of lessons, didactic experiences, role playing and parental handouts for generalization. Additional materials will be provided to reinforce skills in a natural environment including home and school setting.

This group is designed for students in grades 3rd-6th who struggle with emotional difficulties that impede and/or hinder learning experiences. This includes intense anxiety pertaining to academic work, social situations and/or peer relationships. In addition, this also includes students with intense anger and/or low frustration limits pertaining to school demands, daily social interactions and/or difficulties with overaction to minor daily stressors. Groups will be composed based on relational compatibility and skill development needs. Groups will meet weekly for 45 minutes over the course of 12 weeks. Topics covered include identifying uncomfortable feelings, scaling the magnitude of feelings, thought exploration (helpful vs unhelpful), thought-behavior-feeling connection, actions and consequences, challenging thoughts, problem solving and identifying and using coping skills. Program consists of engaging activities, practice opportunities and homework for home-school connection (practice opportunities and generalization of skills). Content is delivered is a sequential format every session to ensure predictably for students. This includes a feelings check in, review of homework, introduction to new topic, opportunities to practice/discuss and a reflection (closure).

Designed for ages 5-12. Individual counseling consists of a free consultation session with parent, individualized treatment plan and progress monitoring. A strength-based and person-centered approached is used during all sessions. Typical skill-based topics include emotional awareness, scaling of emotions, resiliency, problem solving skills, thought/emotion/behavior triangle and emotional management. Specific skill building activities are based on a needs assessment that is completed with family members prior to individual sessions.

This group is designed for Kindergarten - 2nd grade students. Activities are developmentally appropriate that include puppets, stories, sensory toys and coloring. Topics include emotional awareness, scaling of emotions, awareness of triggers, expanding emotionally vocabulary and coping skills.