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Psychologists
are trained in the evaluation and treatment of emotional problems, including
emotional/behavioral issues which sometimes arise in children with learning
differences. Psychologists work with individuals and families to help
resolve problems which disrupt family life.
Specific Questions:
1. Could you describe your general approach to therapy? Is your therapy
oriented psychoanalytically? Behaviorally? Cognitively? Humanistically?
2. If you work with our child, will the family be required to participate in
the therapy?
3. Have you been trained in the identification and remediation of learning
disabilities?
4. Do you have a working knowledge of current state and district educational
policies?
5. Are you acquainted with alternative educational models including local
independent schools which meet the needs of students with learning
differences?
6. What is your policy on the matter of confidentiality?
7. Will you meet with my child's teachers or observe him in his school
setting? Is there a charge for these services?
8. If you think my child needs medication, will you direct us to a
professional who can prescribe it?
9. Will you spell out for us as specifically as possible the problems or
areas that you will be addressing in treatment? Will you define treatment
goals?
Adapted from "Learning Problems: Where to Find Help, A Directory of
Professional Resources" Woodlynde School, Strafford, Pennsylvania [This
copyright material is reprinted with permission of LD Online]
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Parents should
consider having their child evaluated when they are worried that their child
is not developing at the same rate or in the same way as other children of
the same age.
Read more of Dr. Leslie Rubin's advice. |
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