At Milestone Neurodevelopment Center, we approach the treatment of neurodevelopmental problems such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and learning disabilities from a problem solving stance grounded in the belief that individuals do well if they can. This means much of treatment centers around identifying, teaching, and reinforcing lagging skills.
Therapy at Milestone Neurodevelopment Center frequently involves:
- Skill Development: A major component of successfully treating neurodevelopmental problems is teaching and reinforcing lagging skills. This may include executive functions (i.e. planning, organizing, problem solving, initiating action, impulse control, and emotional regulation), social skills, social communication, and any other skills that are identified as affecting the individual's ability to function.
- Parent training: research has shown that for individuals with neurodevelopmental problems, supervision and structure are two of the most powerful means of change. Parents of children struggling with these issues are frequently overwhelmed and stressed by the behaviors and emotional outbursts of their child. Parent training sessions are designed to help parents learn an effective framework for discipline and building positive relationships with their child. Much of this parent training is based on the Collaborative Problem Solving model.
- Psychoeducation: Having a thorough understanding of the neurodevelopmental underpinnings of your child's behavioral and/or learning issues is essential for developing a framework for interpreting behavior, teaching and reinforcing lagging skills, and advocating for your child's success.
- Treatment of Comorbid Conditions: Individuals with neurodevelopmental issues frequently experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other psychological and emotional problems. These conditions are treated on a case by case basis using evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
- School Functioning: Individuals with neurodevelopmental problems often struggle at school with academics, behavior, emotional regulation, or some combination of these areas. Helping parents and students learn to navigate the school system effectively is another component of a treatment plan when needed.
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