I specialize in neuro-development, with a particular focus on autism and associated conditions (e.g., sensory processing difficulties, ADHD, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder). My training in Developmental Psychology, Infant Mental Health, and Clinical Neuropsychology, and my 30+ years experience, have taught me to put parents first, intervene early, and collaborate with medical doctors, developmental therapists, and schools for the strongest outcomes in these conditions. At present I am narrowing my practice to infants and young children and their respective parents. I use a relationship-based play therapy model (e.g., DIR/Floortime, Play Project) to support child-parent interaction. Social groups are created as needed. I also provide parenting intervention during the perinatal period, including doula support. Given the number of spam calls I receive, it is best to email me with a brief description of your situation. If it seems like we would be a good fit I'll email back to set up a remote intake session. Subsequent sessions can be in person or remote.
Qualifications: | Illinois Institute of Technology |
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Academic Suffixes: | PhD, IMHS |
Expertise: | ADHD, Asperger |