Benefits of Prescribed ADHD Medications for Children
At first, I was skeptical. Could prescribed medication really help children diagnosed with ADHD? I became convinced the answer is yes after several years of working as a counselor. I witnessed…
At first, I was skeptical. Could prescribed medication really help children diagnosed with ADHD? I became convinced the answer is yes after several years of working as a counselor. I witnessed…
Individualized teacher attention to students and families; 100% college acceptance; Wilson Reading-affiliated curriculum. Partnership with Cabrini College.
We want your child to explore, grow and make friends at camp, while immersed in Jewish community. The range of programs, including our gardening, sports, swimming, ropes course, arts & crafts, trip and special fun days, are developed with these…
Camp Pegasus, in Bryn Mawr, PA, is a co-ed day camp for 6-16 year olds struggling with social cognitive deficits. By weaving together social skills techniques, creative-art therapies and traditional camp activities kids with/without diagnoses like ADHD, Asperger’s, HFA, improve…
This transformative five-week program for students in grades 1-6 includes Benchmark’s internationally recognized language arts program, executive function skills instruction, design thinking activities in our Innovation Lab, as well as art, science, sports, and zipline. Math tutoring available for grades…
Offering individual child-centered art/play therapy with parent/family support & training for a range of emotional/behavioral challenges. Also providing The Art of Friendship Social Skills Program for children with learning disabilities, ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome & PDD. Four area locations: Ardmore, Paoli,…
Camp Pegasus is a therapeutic day camp for children 6-19 with social skills challenges (Asperger’s, PDD, ADHD and learning differences). Campers improve social competence and confidence through social-thinking lessons, coaching and rewards in sports, art, music, improv-comedy, computers and play.
Admits children who have been identified as having a learning difference, an auditory processing deficit, or a perceptual difficulty. Other students have been identified as having dyslexia, being reading disabled or learning disabled, or exhibiting ADD/ADHD.
Pediatric private speech and language therapy for communication delays, disorders and enrichment. In addition to individual speech and language therapy, parent and child workshops and enrichment classes are offered. Workshops support gaining a deeper understanding about speech, language and social…
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Physical and mental health impact one another and recently, there’s been a move to patient-centered pediatric care. For children experiencing anxiety, behavior problems or more significant mental disorders each year, timely access to a mental health professional can alleviate a serious issue.
If you suspect your child has a learning difference, the best place to start is by seeking the opinion of a medical or educational professional.
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