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WELCOME TO CLEARMINDS PSYCHOTHERAPY CENTER
ClearMinds is a psychology counseling and assessment practice in Dubai dedicated
to working with clients and families on a personal level; understanding them,
feeling with them, and most importantly being a part of their growth and change.
Here, a sense of accomplishment is felt because clients and families are seen
progressively becoming happier & stronger. Our philosophy is that everyone, with
the right support, has the potential to be happy and to live a fulfilling life.
Nayla Daou, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist in Dubai and founder of
ClearMinds, Center for Emotional Health, DMCC. She currently works with
children, teens, and young adults experiencing a wide range of behavioral and
emotional difficulties. Dr. Nayla's subspecialty include treating young children
and children experiencing trauma-related difficulties. She additionally has
expertise in parent training, working carefully with parents to improve upon
parenting skills and communication skills to effectively manage their children
and teens’ behavior problems and to improve family relationships. More
Jodie Mackay, M.S, is a clinical psychologist at ClearMinds, Center for
Emotional Health, DMCC. She works with adults and adolescents using a
psychodynamic psychotherapy approach and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and
reprocessing). Ms. Jodie works with individuals experiencing a wide range of
difficulties, such as trauma, depression, anxiety, and health issues. Her style
of psychotherapy is built on a dialogue between herself and her clients. More
Bruna Mubarak, M.A., is a counseling psychologist and trauma therapist at
ClearMinds Center for Emotional Health, DMCC. She supports adults and
adolescents (in English, French, and Arabic) using a multicultural psychodynamic
approach alongside EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). Ms.
Bruna works with teens and adults feeling stuck, going through life transitions,
experiencing anxiety, depression, as well as trauma & stress related disorders.
Her therapeutic style is built on collaboration and self-empowerment. More
Schedule a Confidential Appointment
Nimfa Guzman is our Administrative Coordinator at ClearMinds. She holds a
bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from the Philippines and has a
diverse background in administrative work, sales and customer service. Nimfa has
excelled at managing client schedules, coordinating diaries, assisting with new
referrals, and helping clients in addressing queries. She takes great pleasure
in providing excellent client service to each and every person contacting and
coming into our center.
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THE PROCESS
The term psychologist is often used interchangeably with psychotherapist,
counselor, and therapist to describe a mental health professional working with
clients to improve the quality of their lives, including their relationships,
personal issues, and mental health issues.
You may hear about people going to therapy or counselling in Dubai or elsewhere,
but for many, it can be scary to visit a mental health professional for the
first time. The good news is that it does not have to be. Let us answer all your
questions about our counselling and therapy, and how our team of the best
psychologists can help you feel better, happier, and stronger.
When working with a psychologist, a person is helped to uncover the source of
their anxiety, stress, pain, resentment, frustration, etc. The psychologist
helps the person determine the goals they wish to achieve through the course of
counselling and helps them set in motion a plan to create and maintain positive
change in their lives. As the therapeutic relationship between the person and
the therapist grows, core issues will come into focus, helping the person
resolve, rather than put a Band-Aid on their symptoms.
The overarching goal of psychotherapy is for the client to be able to cope with
and resolve their struggles on their own, so they no longer need therapy. In
order to reach this goal, both the client and therapist must work together to
uncover the root of the issues and come up with realistic solutions that can be
put into practice.
As a recognized center for providing assessment and therapy services, we extend
our expertise to provide our clients compassionate support and treatment in a
welcoming and nurturing environment.
Psychologist Expand
The term psychologist is often used interchangeably with psychotherapist,
counselor, and therapist to describe a mental health professional working with
clients to improve the quality of their lives, including their relationships,
personal issues, and mental health issues.
You may hear about people going to therapy or counselling in Dubai or elsewhere,
but for many, it can be scary to visit a mental health professional for the
first time. The good news is that it does not have to be. Let us answer all your
questions about our counselling and therapy, and how our team of the best
psychologists can help you feel better, happier, and stronger.
Working With a Psychologist Expand
When working with a psychologist, a person is helped to uncover the source of
their anxiety, stress, pain, resentment, frustration, etc. The psychologist
helps the person determine the goals they wish to achieve through the course of
counselling and helps them set in motion a plan to create and maintain positive
change in their lives. As the therapeutic relationship between the person and
the therapist grows, core issues will come into focus, helping the person
resolve, rather than put a Band-Aid on their symptoms.
Goal of Therapy Expand
The overarching goal of psychotherapy is for the client to be able to cope with
and resolve their struggles on their own, so they no longer need therapy. In
order to reach this goal, both the client and therapist must work together to
uncover the root of the issues and come up with realistic solutions that can be
put into practice.
As a recognized center for providing assessment and therapy services, we extend
our expertise to provide our clients compassionate support and treatment in a
welcoming and nurturing environment.
What happens when you see a therapist? Expand
Don’t be nervous, be informed.
If a person has never been to counselling in Dubai before, they may have a lot
of questions, thoughts, and fantasies about what happens in the sessions or what
is expected of them. Generally, during the counselling sessions, the therapist
operates as a guide to help clients talk about what is on their mind. Clients
should expect a therapist to ask them questions and encourage them to talk so
they can delve more deeply into their issues.
A therapist serves as a non-judgmental voice to help clients deal with and
resolve emotional concerns. A therapist’s role is to help a person develop
awareness into their sadness, anxiety, frustration, etc. Insights that a person
makes with the help of their therapist will allow them to make changes and will
help them find a resolution to the issues they may be facing. Importantly, our
therapists operate with strict confidentiality: what is discussed in sessions
remains in the therapy room, unless there is a threat to someone’s safety. Our
therapist will typically schedule 50-minute sessions with clients on a regular
basis. Most commonly, sessions take place once a week, but can also be every
other week or once a month.
What issues can psychotherapy help me with? Expand
The counselling services provided by our therapists help clients with issues
such as self- esteem, managing periods of depression, periodic and ongoing
anxiety concerns as well as a host of other issues. Our therapists are also
skilled at helping and supporting clients with a number of “un- diagnosable”
concerns, including relationship stress or marital conflict, difficulty with
dating, infidelity, trust issues, commitment issues, money stress, dealing with
breakups, separation, and divorce, and many others. They also specialize in
areas like alcohol and drug addiction, trauma, and eating disorders.
Because counsellors have a great understanding of the human condition, they can
help anyone wanting to make a change in their life, deal with their troubles,
heal old wounds, or even uncover the reasons behind what is happening in their
life.
Psychologists Help Children, Teens, and Adults:
* Develop an understanding of who they are.
* Become comfortable and proud of who they are.
* Lean how to identify their emotions.
* Learn to express their emotions in healthy ways.
* Learn to deal with difficult emotions.
* Create and maintain healthy relationships.
* Learn what makes them genuinely happy.
* Develop good communication with parents, siblings, friends, & coworkers.
Experienced psychologists in Dubai whom you can trust Expand
Many people worry they will be judged if they speak honestly and openly about
themselves to another person. However, a good therapist knows that we all are
how we are for good reasons; a good therapist does not judge but is more likely
to be amazed that you have coped so well given what you have experienced. Our
therapists are not here to pass judgment because they know the world is full of
hurt people who often have not had the help to heal their wounds.
ClearMinds offers a safe and warm environment where adults, teens, and children,
can express their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Our team is composed
of highly qualified psychologists trained in the United States or the UK,
dedicated to helping others reach their full potential. Our great understanding
of the human condition enables us to provide support to anyone looking to make
positive changes in their life, cope with their problems, and start their
journey towards healing and self-discovery.
Schedule a Confidential Appointment
Testimonials
“My experience at ClearMinds was one of non-judgement, offering clarity to my
thinking, helping me understand my feelings and guiding me towards a general
sense of well-being.”
Client
“In a short period of time, my teenage son seems happier and more at ease. We
tried many therapists before, but he never saw the point of seeing them. But
with Nayla, things are different. When he walks through the door after seeing
her, he seems lighter somehow, less burdened. The whole house can feel it. Our
relationship has become smoother and more loving during a very turbulent time in
his life.”
Mother of Teenage Client
“We came to see Dr Nayla after 8 months struggling with our son’s tics, anxiety,
and nightmares. Dr Nayla helped us understand him and how to deal with his
tantrums and fears. She is still working with us on building his internal sense
of safety and confidence. She is teaching us many techniques that, to our
surprise, are working. It turned out every single piece of advice she gave us
brought us one step closer to relieving my son’s anxiety. After even a few weeks
of seeing Dr. Nayla I can say that our family became peaceful again."
Mother of Young Client
“I can highly recommend Nayla as specialized psychologist for kids. She has been
supporting my 11 years old child navigate through the divorce by supporting him
understanding better his emotions. Nayla clearly demonstrated a strong knowledge
and method with kids.”
Mother of Client
“The feel at ClearMinds is cozy and warm; it feels as though I am sitting in my
own living room.”
Client
“My experience at ClearMinds was one of non-judgement, offering clarity to my
thinking, helping me understand my feelings and guiding me towards a general
sense of well-being.”
Client
“In a short period of time, my teenage son seems happier and more at ease. We
tried many therapists before, but he never saw the point of seeing them. But
with Nayla, things are different. When he walks through the door after seeing
her, he seems lighter somehow, less burdened. The whole house can feel it. Our
relationship has become smoother and more loving during a very turbulent time in
his life.”
Mother of Teenage Client
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PSYCHOTHERAPY
FOR ADULTS
FOR CHILDREN
FOR TEENS
FOR PARENTS
For Adults
Do you ever wish your life was more fulfilling? Do you ever feel too overwhelmed
to deal with issues you’re facing? If so, you aren't alone. Even though not
often openly discussed, mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression
are extremely common. If you are experiencing significant anxiety or
debilitating sadness, therapy can help you.
Struggles that therapy can help with:
Insight-Oriented Psychotherapy | Attachment-based Psychotherapy | Psychodynamic
Psychotherapy | Existential Psychotherapy | Narrative Psychotherapy
Anxiety and Persistent Worry | Anger | Alcohol and Substance Abuse/Addiction |
Body Image and Self Esteem Problems | Depression, Sadness, or General
Unhappiness | Eating Disorders | Grief, Loss, & Bereavement | General Life
Dissatisfaction | Low Self Esteem & Self Confidence | Marital, Romantic, and
Peer Relationship Problems | Self-Harm Behaviors | Sexual Addiction | Suicidal
Thoughts | Social Difficulties | Stress Related Problems | Trauma
Types of Therapy Used:
Anxiety
Depression
For Children
Read More
Many times, children face emotional, behavioral or academic struggles that can
be tough for parents to understand or help with. A child behavior specialist can
help parents understand if these challenges are a normal part of growing up or
if they are more serious, requiring direct interventions from a child
psychologist.
Anxiety and Persistent Worry | Attention Problems | Anger and Aggression | Abuse
|
Behavioral Problems | Bullying | Depression & Sadness | Fearfulness, Nightmares,
Bed-wetting | Grief, Loss, & Bereavement | Parent-Child | Relationship Problems
| Separation Anxiety | Sexualized behaviors | School Anxiety & School Refusal |
Social Difficulties | Shyness | Trauma |
Types of Therapy Used: Psycho-dynamic Play Therapy | Child-Centered Play Therapy
| Structured/Directive Play Therapy | Cognitive- Behavioral Play Therapy |
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) | Attachment-Based Parent Training
Benefits of Consulting with a Child Psychologist
Our team has one of the best child psychologists trained in play therapy. She
helps children struggling with:
Play Therapy
Read More
For Teens
Teenagers may experience several challenges in their lives. For example, they
may have difficulties with their parents, difficulties with their friends,
troubles at home, academic difficulties.
It is not always easy for them to put in words what is bothering them. It may be
because they don't really understand how they feel or they don't even know why
they feel the way they do. Because children and teens may not be aware, they can
act out with behavioral problems or other symptoms.
In therapy, teenagers can find a safe place to talk, in confidence, about their
worries, insecurities, and struggles. Even though many teenagers are initially
resistant or hesitant to coming to therapy, after experiencing that the therapy
room is a non-judgmental and private space for them to be themselves, they end
up wanting to come frequently.
Struggles dealt with:
Anxiety and Persistent Worry | Attention Problems |
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | Anger and Aggression | Abuse |
Body Image and Self Esteem Problems | Behavioral Problems | Bullying |
Depression, Sadness, or General Unhappiness | Grief, Loss, & Bereavement |
Parent-Child Relationship Problems | Separation Anxiety | School Refusal | Self
Harm | Suicidal Thoughts | Social Difficulties | Stress Related Problems |
Trauma
For Parents
Knowing whether or not your child or teen needs therapy can be a tough question
for many parents. This is a question that plagues many parents. To answer it,
you can objectively assess your child's needs.
First- Identify an area of concern, such as:
Fears | Anxiety | Bedwetting | Self-esteem issues | School problems | Bullying |
Extreme Perfectionism | Shyness | Aggressive behavior | Inattentiveness |
Sadness | Nightmares | Sexualized behaviors
Second- Ask yourself the following questions:
- How often does the behavior of concern occur?
Several times a month | Once a week | Several times a week | Daily
- How long does this behavior last once it has started?
10 to 20 min | 20 to 60 min | More than an hour | On and off all day | Nonstop
- Do others the same age act this way?
- What will happen to my child if my child doesn't receive help?
Many times, children grow out of difficulties on their own, either over days,
weeks, or maybe months. Other times, though, these difficulties can turn into
larger problems and impact how others see the child and impact how the child
feels about and sees himself/herself.
For Example:
A child may have difficulty controlling his anger and expressing his feelings
when he is in a new setting, such as a new classroom or with a new teacher or
new school. This behavior may improve after a week or so as the child adjusts to
the new environment. However, the behavior may also develop into something
bigger and may not improve on its own. The child may develop reputation for
being a troublemaker. His behavior may affect his ability to make and keep
friends. Ultimately, the initial problem may make him feel worthless and
unlikable.
In parent training sessions, our child psychologist will work alone with parents
to help them:
- Understand and manage their children’s behavior
- Learn strategies to support their children through life or family
circumstances
- Learn ways implement discipline and structure in the home.
These sessions are based on positive parenting and attachment parenting
frameworks.
When Do Parents need Help from a Psychologist?
What Happens in Parent Training Sessions?
PSYCHOTHERAPY
FOR ADULTS Expand
Do you ever wish your life was more fulfilling? Do you ever feel too overwhelmed
to deal with issues you’re facing? If so, you aren't alone. Even though not
often openly discussed, mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression
are extremely common. If you are experiencing significant anxiety or
debilitating sadness, therapy can help you.
TYPES OF THERAPY USED:
* EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
* Insight-Oriented Psychotherapy
* Attachment-based Psychotherapy
* Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
STRUGGLES THAT THERAPY CAN HELP WITH:
* Anxiety and Persistent Worry
* Anger
* Alcohol and Substance Abuse/Addiction
* Body Image and Self Esteem Problems
* Depression, Sadness, or General Unhappiness
* Eating Disorders
* Grief, Loss, & Bereavement
* General Life Dissatisfaction
* Low Self Esteem & Self Confidence
* Marital, Romantic, and Peer Relationship Problems
* Self-Harm Behaviors
* Sexual Addiction
* Suicidal Thoughts
* Social Difficulties
* Stress Related Problems
* Trauma
FOR CHILDREN Expand
BENEFITS OF CONSULTING WITH A CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST
Many times, children face emotional, behavioral or academic struggles that can
be tough for parents to understand or help with. A child behavior specialist can
help parents understand if these challenges are a normal part of growing up or
if they are more serious, requiring direct interventions from a child
psychologist. In either situation, both parents and children can benefit from
parent training, play therapy, and/ or family therapy.
Play is a child’s language and is the natural medium through which children
express themselves and communicate. Because children do not usually have the
language and cognitive skills to effectively communicate their emotions and
experiences, play therapy is used to help them communicate.
The play therapy room at ClearMinds is fully equipped with carefully selected
toys to allow the child to “talk” to the therapist through toys and stories. In
the therapy room, a safe and free space is created for children to explore their
fears, pain, and experiences.
Through play, children gain self- confidence, learn coping skills to manage
their feelings and control their behavior, and develop their own ways of solving
their problems. Our team has one of the best child psychologists trained in play
therapy. She helps children with anxiety, behavioral problems, parent child
relationship problems, school struggles and other difficulties.
Our team has one of the best child psychologists trained in play therapy. to
learn more about play therapy click here.
SHE HELPS CHILDREN STRUGGLING WITH:
* Anxiety and Persistent Worry
* Attention Problems
* Anger and Aggression
* Abuse
* Behavioral Problems
* Bullying
* Depression & Sadness
* Fearfulness, Nightmares, Bed-wetting
* Grief, Loss, & Bereavement
* Parent-Child
* Relationship Problems
* Separation Anxiety
* Sexualized behaviors
* School Anxiety & School Refusal
* Social Difficulties
* Shyness
* Trauma
TYPES OF THERAPY USED:
* EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
* Psychodynamic Play Therapy
* Child-Centered Play Therapy
* Structured/Directive Play Therapy
* Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
* Attachment-Based Parent Training
FOR TEENS Expand
Teenagers may experience several challenges in their lives. For example, they
may have difficulties with their parents, difficulties with their friends,
troubles at home, academic difficulties.
It is not always easy for them to put in words what is bothering them. It may be
because they don't really understand how they feel or they don't even know why
they feel the way they do. Because children and teens may not be aware, they can
act out with behavioral problems or other symptoms.
In therapy, teenagers can find a safe place to talk, in confidence, about their
worries, insecurities, and struggles. Even though many teenagers are initially
resistant or hesitant to coming to therapy, after experiencing that the therapy
room is a non-judgmental and private space for them to be themselves, they end
up wanting to come frequently.
STRUGGLES DEALT WITH:
* Anxiety and Persistent Worry
* Attention Problems
* Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
* Anger and Aggression
* Abuse
* Body Image and Self Esteem Problems
* Behavioral Problems
* Bullying
* Depression, Sadness, or General Unhappiness
* Grief, Loss, & Bereavement
* Parent-Child Relationship Problems
* Separation Anxiety
* School Refusal
* Self Harm
* Suicidal Thoughts
* Social Difficulties
* Stress Related Problems
* Trauma
FOR PARENTS Expand
KNOWING WHETHER OR NOT YOUR CHILD OR TEEN NEEDS THERAPY CAN BE A TOUGH QUESTION
FOR MANY PARENTS. THIS IS A QUESTION THAT PLAGUES MANY PARENTS. TO ANSWER IT,
YOU CAN OBJECTIVELY ASSESS YOUR CHILD'S NEEDS.
First- Identify an area of concern, such as:
* Fears
* Anxiety
* Bedwetting
* Self esteem issues
* Relationship problems with family, teachers, peers
* School problems
* Behavior problems
* Teasing, bullying, rejection
* Extreme Perfectionism
* Shyness
* Aggressive behavior
* Inattentiveness
* Grief
* Depression
* Nightmares
* Fear of separating from parents
* Fear of dying
* Sexualized behaviors
SECOND- AFTER YOU'VE IDENTIFIED AN AREA OF CONCERN, ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS:
HOW OFTEN DOES THE BEHAVIOR OF CONCERN OCCUR?
* Once in a while
* Several times a month
* Once a week
* Several times a week
* Daily
HOW LONG DOES THIS BEHAVIOR LAST ONCE IT HAS STARTED?
* 15 to 20 minutes
* 10 to 20 minutes
* 20 to 60 minutes
* More than an hour
* On and off all day
* Nonstop
DO OTHERS THE SAME AGE ACT THIS WAY?
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO MY CHILD IF MY CHILD DOESN'T RECEIVE HELP?
Many times children grow out of difficulties on their own, either over days,
weeks, or maybe months. Other times, though, these difficulties can turn into
larger problems and impact how others see the child and impact how the child
feels about and sees himself/herself.
For Example,
A child may have difficulty controlling his anger and expressing his feelings
when he is in a new setting, such as a new classroom or with a new teacher or
new school. This behavior may improve after a week or so as the child adjusts to
the new environment. However, the behavior may also develop into something
bigger and may not improve on its own. The child may develop reputation for
being a troublemaker. His behavior may affect his ability to make and keep
friends. Ultimately, the initial problem may make him feel worthless and
unlikable.
PARENT TRAINING SESSIONS
In parent training sessions, a child psychologist will work alone with parents
to help them:
* understand and manage their children’s behavior
* learn strategies to support their children through life or family
circumstances
* learn ways implement discipline and structure in the home.
These sessions are based on positive parenting and attachment parenting
frameworks.
Schedule a Confidential Appointment
ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN
EDUCATIONAL
DEVELOPMENTAL / AUTISM
PSYCHOLOGICAL/ADHD
ABUSE
EDUCATIONAL
WHEN DOES MY CHILD NEED TO HAVE A COGNITIVE-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT COMPLETED?
* Is your child having difficulty in a certain area(s): reading, writing,
spelling, math, retaining information?
* Does your child have significant difficulties in general when it comes to
academics?
* Is he/she not able to keep up in school? Is he/she falling behind?
Often the school will report to parents if their child has a significant
difficulty in reading, writing, mathematics, or memory. However, sometimes
learning difficulties may go undetected by the school and kids can be easily
mislabeled as "lazy" or "unintelligent".
It is important to note that having learning differences or struggles is not
necessarily a reflection of a child's intelligence. If you notice your child is
struggling, discuss this concern with his teachers who may recommend a
cognitive-educational or psychoeducational evaluation.
Your child may be trying with great difficulty and minimal success to keep up or
he may have already given up and stopped trying, knowing he is not going to
succeed.
Various assessment measures are used to accurately measure your child's
abilities in memory, mathematics, and language, including phonological
processing, reading, writing, expressive abilities, and comprehension.
Main assessments measures used (among others):
* Children's Memory Scale (CMS),
* Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V),
* Weschler Individualized Achievement Test (WIAT-III),
* Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP-2)
* Beery Visual Motor Integration (Beery- VMI)
DEVELOPMENTAL / AUTISM
WHEN DOES MY CHILD NEED TO HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT COMPLETED?
* Do you or your child's teachers have concerns about your child's abilities?
* Do you or teachers think your child is behind in certain areas of
development?
* Is he/she not doing things other children the same age can do?
Children develop and learn at their own pace and there is a pretty wide range in
what is considered normal. As children grow and develop, they learn different
skills, such as:
* walking
* putting together a sentence
* playing with other children.
These skills are known as developmental milestones. It is important to beware of
signs that your child may not have the skills of other children within the same
age group.
Most delays aren't serious and if detected early, children can catch up. The key
is to get your child the help he/she needs as soon as a problem is suspected. A
developmental evaluation can be completed to better understand your child's
strengths and weaknesses and to create a plan for intervention.
There are 5 main groups of skills that make up milestones of development:
* Language Skills (e.g. speaking words, formulating sentences, and
understanding what is being said)
* Gross Motor Skills (e.g. walking, carrying things, running, jumping)
* Fine Motor Skills (e.g. cutting, buttoning, gripping)
* Social and Emotional Skills (e.g. paying attention to others, making
eye-contact, separating from parents, showing interest in other kids,
managing emotions).
* Cognitive (thinking) Skills (e.g. copying shapes, paying attention, solving
problems, understanding directions).
The Battelle Developmental Inventory, Second Edition (BDI-2) is used to
comprehensively assess a child in all domains of development in order to
determine strengths and areas needing attention. If parents and/or teachers are
concerned the child is showing symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) , the
Children’s Autism Rating Scale (CARS-2) and the Test of Pragmatic Language
(TOPL-2) are some of the additional assessment measures utilized for autism
spectrum disorder assessments.
PSYCHOLOGICAL/ADHD
WHEN DOES MY CHILD NEED TO HAVE AN ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
(ADHD) ASSESSMENT COMPLETED?
* Are you concerned about your child's behavior and aren't able to understand
him/her?
* Do you think your child may have attention- deficit /hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD)?
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF ADHD
1. Me, Me, Me- an inability to recognize other people's needs and desires. May
interrupt others, doesn't take turns, makes own rules.
2. Emotional Turmoil- may have difficulty keeping emotions in check. May have
outbursts of anger at inappropriate times or temper tantrums.
3. Fidgets & Squirms- often can't sit still. May try to get up, run around, or
fidgets or squirms in chair when forced to sit.
4. Unfinished Tasks- may be interested in many things but has difficulty
completing tasks they started.
5. Lack of Focus- may have trouble paying attention, even when being spoken to
directly. Say they heard you, but won’t be able to repeat back to you what
you just said.
6. Careless Mistakes- difficulty following instructions that require planning
or executing a plan.
7. Day Dreamer- some children with ADHD are quieter and less involved than
other kids. A child with ADHD may stare into space, constantly daydream, and
ignore what's going on around them.
WHAT IS ATTENTION DEFICIT- HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder
affecting children, teens, and adults. ADHD affects 10 percent of all school-age
children and symptoms first begin in childhood, continuing throughout the
lifespan to varying degrees. Children with ADHD may be hyperactive and unable to
control their impulses and/or they may have trouble sustaining their attention
and are easily distracted. They often do understand what is expected of them but
have difficulty following through. Of course, most children experiences such
difficulties at times, but the difference is that children with ADHD experience
these struggles chronically.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GET ASSESSED FOR ADHD?
Often times, children with undiagnosed ADHD are viewed as being unmotivated,
lazy, unintelligent, or oppositional. Their struggles may not be understood by
their teachers or parents. If you see the previously listed signs in your
children, it is important to get them assessed by a psychologist.
The goal of diagnosis and treatment is to help children and teenagers be more
effective in their day to day lives and reduce the level at which their ADHD
interferes with getting things done. By treating ADHD directly, children can
learn to understand the condition and develop strategies for success. Treatment
could entail: medication, cognitive behavioral (play) therapy, and
psychoeducation about ADHD.
ABUSE
WHEN DOES MY CHILD NEED TO HAVE AN ABUSE ASSESSMENT COMPLETED?
* Is your child displaying sexualized behavior inappropriate for his/her age?
* Do you suspect your child has been sexually abused?
LEARN THE WARNING SIGNS FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
* Sexual behavior that is inappropriate for the child’s age
* Bedwetting or soiling the bed, if the child has already outgrown these
behaviors
* Not wanting to be left alone with certain people or being afraid to be away
from primary caregivers, especially if this is a new behavior
* Tries to avoid removing clothing to change or bathe
* Excessive talk about or knowledge of sexual topics
* Resuming behaviors that they had grown out of, such as thumb sucking
* Nightmares or fear of being alone at night
* Excessive worry or fearfulness
TAKING ACTION ISN’T EASY, BUT IT’S IMPORTANT
It’s not always easy to identify child sexual abuse. If a child tells you that
someone makes them uncomfortable, even if they can’t tell you anything specific,
listen. Even though an abuse assessment is not 100% conclusive, given the
limited nature of children’s ability to recall facts, talking to a trained
professional is very important to give you guidance on how to proceed in order
to protect your child.
EDUCATIONAL
DEVELOPMENTAL / AUTISM
PSYCHOLOGICAL/ADHD
ABUSE
EDUCATIONAL
WHEN DOES MY CHILD NEED TO HAVE A COGNITIVE-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT COMPLETED?
* Is your child having difficulty in a certain area(s): reading, writing,
spelling, math, retaining information?
* Does your child have significant difficulties in general when it comes to
academics?
* Is he/she not able to keep up in school? Is he/she falling behind?
Often the school will report to parents if their child has a significant
difficulty in reading, writing, mathematics, or memory. However, sometimes
learning difficulties may go undetected by the school and kids can be easily
mislabeled as "lazy" or "unintelligent".
It is important to note that having learning differences or struggles is not
necessarily a reflection of a child's intelligence. If you notice your child is
struggling, discuss this concern with his teachers who may recommend a
cognitive-educational or psychoeducational evaluation.
Your child may be trying with great difficulty and minimal success to keep up or
he may have already given up and stopped trying, knowing he is not going to
succeed.
Various assessment measures are used to accurately measure your child's
abilities in memory, mathematics, and language, including phonological
processing, reading, writing, expressive abilities, and comprehension.
Main assessments measures used (among others):
* Children's Memory Scale (CMS),
* Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V),
* Weschler Individualized Achievement Test (WIAT-III),
* Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP-2)
* Beery Visual Motor Integration (Beery- VMI)
DEVELOPMENTAL / AUTISM
WHEN DOES MY CHILD NEED TO HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT COMPLETED?
* Do you or your child's teachers have concerns about your child's abilities?
* Do you or teachers think your child is behind in certain areas of
development?
* Is he/she not doing things other children the same age can do?
Children develop and learn at their own pace and there is a pretty wide range in
what is considered normal. As children grow and develop, they learn different
skills, such as:
* walking
* putting together a sentence
* playing with other children.
These skills are known as developmental milestones. It is important to beware of
signs that your child may not have the skills of other children within the same
age group.
Most delays aren't serious and if detected early, children can catch up. The key
is to get your child the help he/she needs as soon as a problem is suspected. A
developmental evaluation can be completed to better understand your child's
strengths and weaknesses and to create a plan for intervention.
There are 5 main groups of skills that make up milestones of development:
* Language Skills (e.g. speaking words, formulating sentences, and
understanding what is being said)
* Gross Motor Skills (e.g. walking, carrying things, running, jumping)
* Fine Motor Skills (e.g. cutting, buttoning, gripping)
* Social and Emotional Skills (e.g. paying attention to others, making
eye-contact, separating from parents, showing interest in other kids,
managing emotions).
* Cognitive (thinking) Skills (e.g. copying shapes, paying attention, solving
problems, understanding directions).
The Battelle Developmental Inventory, Second Edition (BDI-2) is used to
comprehensively assess a child in all domains of development in order to
determine strengths and areas needing attention. If parents and/or teachers are
concerned the child is showing symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) , the
Children’s Autism Rating Scale (CARS-2) and the Test of Pragmatic Language
(TOPL-2) are some of the additional assessment measures utilized for autism
spectrum disorder assessments.
PSYCHOLOGICAL/ADHD
WHEN DOES MY CHILD NEED TO HAVE AN ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
(ADHD) ASSESSMENT COMPLETED?
* Are you concerned about your child's behavior and aren't able to understand
him/her?
* Do you think your child may have attention- deficit /hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD)?
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF ADHD
1. Me, Me, Me- an inability to recognize other people's needs and desires. May
interrupt others, doesn't take turns, makes own rules.
2. Emotional Turmoil- may have difficulty keeping emotions in check. May have
outbursts of anger at inappropriate times or temper tantrums.
3. Fidgets & Squirms- often can't sit still. May try to get up, run around, or
fidgets or squirms in chair when forced to sit.
4. Unfinished Tasks- may be interested in many things but has difficulty
completing tasks they started.
5. Lack of Focus- may have trouble paying attention, even when being spoken to
directly. Say they heard you, but won’t be able to repeat back to you what
you just said.
6. Careless Mistakes- difficulty following instructions that require planning
or executing a plan.
7. Day Dreamer- some children with ADHD are quieter and less involved than
other kids. A child with ADHD may stare into space, constantly daydream, and
ignore what's going on around them.
WHAT IS ATTENTION DEFICIT- HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder
affecting children, teens, and adults. ADHD affects 10 percent of all school-age
children and symptoms first begin in childhood, continuing throughout the
lifespan to varying degrees. Children with ADHD may be hyperactive and unable to
control their impulses and/or they may have trouble sustaining their attention
and are easily distracted. They often do understand what is expected of them but
have difficulty following through. Of course, most children experiences such
difficulties at times, but the difference is that children with ADHD experience
these struggles chronically.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GET ASSESSED FOR ADHD?
Often times, children with undiagnosed ADHD are viewed as being unmotivated,
lazy, unintelligent, or oppositional. Their struggles may not be understood by
their teachers or parents. If you see the previously listed signs in your
children, it is important to get them assessed by a psychologist.
The goal of diagnosis and treatment is to help children and teenagers be more
effective in their day to day lives and reduce the level at which their ADHD
interferes with getting things done. By treating ADHD directly, children can
learn to understand the condition and develop strategies for success. Treatment
could entail: medication, cognitive behavioral (play) therapy, and
psychoeducation about ADHD.
ABUSE
WHEN DOES MY CHILD NEED TO HAVE AN ABUSE ASSESSMENT COMPLETED?
* Is your child displaying sexualized behavior inappropriate for his/her age?
* Do you suspect your child has been sexually abused?
LEARN THE WARNING SIGNS FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
* Sexual behavior that is inappropriate for the child’s age
* Bedwetting or soiling the bed, if the child has already outgrown these
behaviors
* Not wanting to be left alone with certain people or being afraid to be away
from primary caregivers, especially if this is a new behavior
* Tries to avoid removing clothing to change or bathe
* Excessive talk about or knowledge of sexual topics
* Resuming behaviors that they had grown out of, such as thumb sucking
* Nightmares or fear of being alone at night
* Excessive worry or fearfulness
TAKING ACTION ISN’T EASY, BUT IT’S IMPORTANT
It’s not always easy to identify child sexual abuse. If a child tells you that
someone makes them uncomfortable, even if they can’t tell you anything specific,
listen. Even though an abuse assessment is not 100% conclusive, given the
limited nature of children’s ability to recall facts, talking to a trained
professional is very important to give you guidance on how to proceed in order
to protect your child.
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