Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Titusville, FL

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Ryan Rutkowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Titusville, FL 32796  (Online Only)
Whether that is learning to cope with depression, anxiety, or wanting to improve your family’s relationship.
My approach to therapy is meeting you where you are at and helping support you in your journey of life. I offer a safe space to cry, laugh, mourn, and be completely yourself. This space is a place where you will be heard and supported. My role is not to fix you or to impose my views on how to live. My role is to observe and reflect alongside you while I watch you accomplish your goals for yourself or your child.
Whether that is learning to cope with depression, anxiety, or wanting to improve your family’s relationship.
My approach to therapy is meeting you where you are at and helping support you in your journey of life. I offer a safe space to cry, laugh, mourn, and be completely yourself. This space is a place where you will be heard and supported. My role is not to fix you or to impose my views on how to live. My role is to observe and reflect alongside you while I watch you accomplish your goals for yourself or your child.
(321) 384-9956 View (321) 384-9956
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Gerard Adam Kruse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Titusville, FL 32780
I humbly bring 21 years of expertise ranging from child protective services work, to various case management experiences, to working in several clinical venues including residential treatment and outpatient practices. Graduating from NYU’s Silver School of Social Work in 2005, my area of passion has been serving children/adolescents and their families within the clinical arena, but have an all-encompassing love for anyone who comes into my care who is wanting to engage in positive change and willing to do the work toward that end. I am committed to your success and overall improvement in quality of life.
I humbly bring 21 years of expertise ranging from child protective services work, to various case management experiences, to working in several clinical venues including residential treatment and outpatient practices. Graduating from NYU’s Silver School of Social Work in 2005, my area of passion has been serving children/adolescents and their families within the clinical arena, but have an all-encompassing love for anyone who comes into my care who is wanting to engage in positive change and willing to do the work toward that end. I am committed to your success and overall improvement in quality of life.
(321) 218-5961 View (321) 218-5961
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Vicki Lynn Bauer
Counselor, MS, BCBA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Titusville, FL 32780  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with problems that have a negative impact on your quality of life? Tired of trying to figure out how to change things on your own? I would love to work with you to help you sort through those things that are keeping you from living the life you want to enjoy. I enjoy the art of applying a unique blend of mental health and behavioral approaches to life's problems. I love supporting motivated individuals to identify those areas of their lives that are standing in the way of experiencing the high quality life they want and deserve.
Are you struggling with problems that have a negative impact on your quality of life? Tired of trying to figure out how to change things on your own? I would love to work with you to help you sort through those things that are keeping you from living the life you want to enjoy. I enjoy the art of applying a unique blend of mental health and behavioral approaches to life's problems. I love supporting motivated individuals to identify those areas of their lives that are standing in the way of experiencing the high quality life they want and deserve.
(321) 424-6465 View (321) 424-6465
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Dr. Robin Hale
Counselor, PsyD, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Titusville, FL 32780  (Online Only)
Hello, I am Robin Hale, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I've been working with adults for 20+ years with a wide variety of mental health needs. As the owner/operator of Western Reserve Counseling, I am committed to providing compassionate and responsive counseling designed individually for each person. I look forward to helping you reach your goals through treatment and support.
Hello, I am Robin Hale, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I've been working with adults for 20+ years with a wide variety of mental health needs. As the owner/operator of Western Reserve Counseling, I am committed to providing compassionate and responsive counseling designed individually for each person. I look forward to helping you reach your goals through treatment and support.
(440) 822-8248 View (440) 822-8248
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Lauren Ashley Timney
Counselor, LMH-QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Titusville, FL 32782
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have many years of clinical and private practice experience with children and adults. I counsel individuals, couples, families, and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, families, and groups develop a personal and/or developmental plan to implement positive influences in their life, while evaluating broad or specific issues such as: addictions, substance abuse, family dynamics, parenting, marital problems, stress management, self-esteem, aging, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have many years of clinical and private practice experience with children and adults. I counsel individuals, couples, families, and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, families, and groups develop a personal and/or developmental plan to implement positive influences in their life, while evaluating broad or specific issues such as: addictions, substance abuse, family dynamics, parenting, marital problems, stress management, self-esteem, aging, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
(904) 447-8391 View (904) 447-8391

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Donna DeRossett
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, RCSWI
Verified Verified
Cocoa, FL 32927
I believe in building a solid therapist-client rapport based on genuine acceptance while utilizing a compassionate interpersonal therapeutic approach. I have found these approaches to be instrumental in helping individuals as well as families to achieve meaningful changes in their lives and relationships. My passion is helping others to feel comfortable with who they are and not be defined by how others perceive them. Sometimes we struggle with not feeling we belong or that we don't fit in , sometimes this will cause us anxiety, depression, and low self esteem. Believe me you are awesome the way you are. You do belong...
I believe in building a solid therapist-client rapport based on genuine acceptance while utilizing a compassionate interpersonal therapeutic approach. I have found these approaches to be instrumental in helping individuals as well as families to achieve meaningful changes in their lives and relationships. My passion is helping others to feel comfortable with who they are and not be defined by how others perceive them. Sometimes we struggle with not feeling we belong or that we don't fit in , sometimes this will cause us anxiety, depression, and low self esteem. Believe me you are awesome the way you are. You do belong...
(321) 290-8751 View (321) 290-8751
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Kerry Berner
Counselor, BSW, MA, EdS, LMHC-QS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Cocoa, FL 32927
Now accepting Counselor Supervision and Play Therapy Supervision! At Brevard Counseling, we have counselors who work with CHILDREN as young as 4 using Play Therapy in our Play Therapy Rooms, ADOLESCENTS (struggling with peer pressure, anxiety, divorce, and school issues), INDIVIDUALS (with grief, anxiety, depression, substance issues), and COUPLES/MARRIAGE utilizing the Gottman Method. We have 2 locations! Merritt Island (4 counseling rooms & 1 Play Therapy room) Rockledge (2 counseling rooms & 1 Play Therapy room). We offer many different rate plans including sliding fees if needed and some insurance plans.
Now accepting Counselor Supervision and Play Therapy Supervision! At Brevard Counseling, we have counselors who work with CHILDREN as young as 4 using Play Therapy in our Play Therapy Rooms, ADOLESCENTS (struggling with peer pressure, anxiety, divorce, and school issues), INDIVIDUALS (with grief, anxiety, depression, substance issues), and COUPLES/MARRIAGE utilizing the Gottman Method. We have 2 locations! Merritt Island (4 counseling rooms & 1 Play Therapy room) Rockledge (2 counseling rooms & 1 Play Therapy room). We offer many different rate plans including sliding fees if needed and some insurance plans.
(321) 274-4817 View (321) 274-4817

Online Therapists

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Neuropsychology Concierge: Dr. Cristi Salinas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indialantic, FL 32903
Dr. Cristi is an expert neuropsychologist, author, international speaker, and mama of a 2e/ADHD son who has worked with more than 6,000 children and adults. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of various conditions such as ADHD, Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy. She worked at the number 1 rated Children’s Hospital in the US, Boston Children’s, and contributed to best practices at Harvard, Emory & Advent Health Orlando. She has the unique expertise to identify your strengths and the root cause of your concerns plus she will develop a roadmap of interventions/solutions.
Dr. Cristi is an expert neuropsychologist, author, international speaker, and mama of a 2e/ADHD son who has worked with more than 6,000 children and adults. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of various conditions such as ADHD, Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy. She worked at the number 1 rated Children’s Hospital in the US, Boston Children’s, and contributed to best practices at Harvard, Emory & Advent Health Orlando. She has the unique expertise to identify your strengths and the root cause of your concerns plus she will develop a roadmap of interventions/solutions.
(321) 373-1303 View (321) 373-1303
EduPsy Solutions, LLC
School Psychologist, EdS, NCSP
Verified Verified
Port Orange, FL 32128
Does your child suffer from learning difficulties? Do you suspect a disability? Does your child need to be challenged? Do you suspect your child is gifted? As a licensed and nationally certified school psychologist, EduPsy Solutions can conduct the evaluations you need for consideration of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services in your school. We can do these evaluations face to face locally or virtually from anywhere in Florida! We can also provide answers to all your school and/or ESE quesitons (consultation), trainings, and homeschool evaluations/portfolio reviews.
Does your child suffer from learning difficulties? Do you suspect a disability? Does your child need to be challenged? Do you suspect your child is gifted? As a licensed and nationally certified school psychologist, EduPsy Solutions can conduct the evaluations you need for consideration of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services in your school. We can do these evaluations face to face locally or virtually from anywhere in Florida! We can also provide answers to all your school and/or ESE quesitons (consultation), trainings, and homeschool evaluations/portfolio reviews.
(386) 388-6081 View (386) 388-6081
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Alison Foito
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32839
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, general relationship issues (family, friends, co-workers), parenting problems, career challenges, learning disabilities, drugs and alcohol issues, anger issues and women's issues.
My ideal clients are courageous individuals seeking a more fulfilling life. They face challenges like depression, anxiety, burnout, relationships, parenting, career, and substance issues. They want support in navigating change, discovering inner strength, and achieving happiness. My warm, collaborative therapy style, free from stigmatizing labels, fosters a respectful, compassionate environment. Together, we create a tailored plan for their unique needs, emphasizing a therapeutic alliance and a safe space for growth.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, general relationship issues (family, friends, co-workers), parenting problems, career challenges, learning disabilities, drugs and alcohol issues, anger issues and women's issues.
My ideal clients are courageous individuals seeking a more fulfilling life. They face challenges like depression, anxiety, burnout, relationships, parenting, career, and substance issues. They want support in navigating change, discovering inner strength, and achieving happiness. My warm, collaborative therapy style, free from stigmatizing labels, fosters a respectful, compassionate environment. Together, we create a tailored plan for their unique needs, emphasizing a therapeutic alliance and a safe space for growth.
(959) 210-6800 View (959) 210-6800
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Parker L Mott Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Mott also provides comprehensive testing services which include psychological evaluations, personality testing, ADHD/Learning disability assessments, achievement testing, memory testing, and bariatric evaluations.
Dr. Mott is a Licensed Psychologist at Counseling & Psychological Services of Central Florida which is located near downtown Winter Garden. He aims to make counseling an effective and comfortable process while treating every person with dignity and respect. The relationship between the client and therapist is one of the most important factors in successful therapy; therefore, Dr. Mott works with the individual to establish a client-centered approach which places the individual's goals and needs at the forefront of treatment.
Mott also provides comprehensive testing services which include psychological evaluations, personality testing, ADHD/Learning disability assessments, achievement testing, memory testing, and bariatric evaluations.
Dr. Mott is a Licensed Psychologist at Counseling & Psychological Services of Central Florida which is located near downtown Winter Garden. He aims to make counseling an effective and comfortable process while treating every person with dignity and respect. The relationship between the client and therapist is one of the most important factors in successful therapy; therefore, Dr. Mott works with the individual to establish a client-centered approach which places the individual's goals and needs at the forefront of treatment.
(407) 449-1438 View (407) 449-1438
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ParenTeen Connecting Consulting
MEd
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32792
In addition to Counseling, I have served as an Advocate for children and adolescent with special needs including: Gifted, ADHD, Autism, PDD, Asperger's Disorder, and Learning Disabilities.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Is your child or adolescent experiencing behavioral difficulties, academic failure, performance anxiety, mood swings, or is a victim of bullying? I specialize in CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, COLLEGE STUDENTS and families experiencing a wide variety of psychological, behavioral, academic, and relational problems. In a genuine, comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I help clients use their special unique qualities to find solutions to problems, enhance their relationships, build confidence, and develop a healthy sense of self.
In addition to Counseling, I have served as an Advocate for children and adolescent with special needs including: Gifted, ADHD, Autism, PDD, Asperger's Disorder, and Learning Disabilities.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Is your child or adolescent experiencing behavioral difficulties, academic failure, performance anxiety, mood swings, or is a victim of bullying? I specialize in CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, COLLEGE STUDENTS and families experiencing a wide variety of psychological, behavioral, academic, and relational problems. In a genuine, comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I help clients use their special unique qualities to find solutions to problems, enhance their relationships, build confidence, and develop a healthy sense of self.
(407) 901-3488 View (407) 901-3488
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Kelly Barna
EdS, NCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32827
I am a nationally certified and state licensed school psychologist specializing in testing and screening services for learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, and mental health.
I am glad you are here. You have taken one of the first steps to better understanding your child's learning needs, and I look forward to guiding you through the process!
I am a nationally certified and state licensed school psychologist specializing in testing and screening services for learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, and mental health.
I am glad you are here. You have taken one of the first steps to better understanding your child's learning needs, and I look forward to guiding you through the process!
(407) 917-8348 View (407) 917-8348
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Carolina Zuluaga
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Zuluaga’s clinical experience includes working with individuals with depression, anxiety, challenges with adjustment, trauma, grief, family and interpersonal discord, learning difficulties, attention, and behavioral problems.
Dr. Zuluaga believes a treatment approach should best suit the client. Therefore, she employs an integrative approach that draws on cognitive-behavioral, family systems, interpersonal, and solution-focused approaches. While also considering her clients’ cultural views and values. Within this diverse approach, she emphasizes integrating common or core factors in psychotherapy. These factors include fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, instilling hope, facilitating emotional processing, and cultivating positive expectations for change.
Zuluaga’s clinical experience includes working with individuals with depression, anxiety, challenges with adjustment, trauma, grief, family and interpersonal discord, learning difficulties, attention, and behavioral problems.
Dr. Zuluaga believes a treatment approach should best suit the client. Therefore, she employs an integrative approach that draws on cognitive-behavioral, family systems, interpersonal, and solution-focused approaches. While also considering her clients’ cultural views and values. Within this diverse approach, she emphasizes integrating common or core factors in psychotherapy. These factors include fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, instilling hope, facilitating emotional processing, and cultivating positive expectations for change.
(407) 915-0408 View (407) 915-0408
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Sandra Gomez
Counselor, LMHC, MSEd
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789  (Online Only)
I offer neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy and coaching, through which I empower adults and college/professional students with ADHD, learning differences, depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, or anyone going through a life transition, to rediscover their passions and increase their overall feelings of satisfaction.
Living in NYC can be both exciting and overwhelming even on your best days. Between your daily responsibilities, taking care of others’ needs, and the pressure to always have it together, you wonder how you can find the time or space to attend to your own needs. I want to help you harness your hidden superpowers to better manage the changes and stressors in your life (even the positive ones), improve your quality of life and relationships, find purpose and fulfillment, use your time more meaningfully, set healthy boundaries without guilt, and decrease feelings of burnout, shame, sadness, isolation, chaos, numbness, or pain.
I offer neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy and coaching, through which I empower adults and college/professional students with ADHD, learning differences, depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, or anyone going through a life transition, to rediscover their passions and increase their overall feelings of satisfaction.
Living in NYC can be both exciting and overwhelming even on your best days. Between your daily responsibilities, taking care of others’ needs, and the pressure to always have it together, you wonder how you can find the time or space to attend to your own needs. I want to help you harness your hidden superpowers to better manage the changes and stressors in your life (even the positive ones), improve your quality of life and relationships, find purpose and fulfillment, use your time more meaningfully, set healthy boundaries without guilt, and decrease feelings of burnout, shame, sadness, isolation, chaos, numbness, or pain.
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Robinson-Kyles Counseling and Testing Services
Psychologist, PhD, MHC-sup
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33801
Assessment measures are used at the office to designate specific learning and mental health disabilities, as well as personality concerns.
**Weekend and Evening appointments are now available!! Offering Services in Spanish, Creole and in English!! ** As a supervising clinical psychologist, Dr. Kyles has over 10 years of experience. At the center, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly from a variety of backgrounds gain the insight and strength to overcome a wide range of challenges. The persons that have sought assistance at the center have gained relief from depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, relationship conflict, career uncertainty, adjustments to change, major life events as well as other mental health concerns.
Assessment measures are used at the office to designate specific learning and mental health disabilities, as well as personality concerns.
**Weekend and Evening appointments are now available!! Offering Services in Spanish, Creole and in English!! ** As a supervising clinical psychologist, Dr. Kyles has over 10 years of experience. At the center, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly from a variety of backgrounds gain the insight and strength to overcome a wide range of challenges. The persons that have sought assistance at the center have gained relief from depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, relationship conflict, career uncertainty, adjustments to change, major life events as well as other mental health concerns.
(863) 292-6459 View (863) 292-6459
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Hartmann & Hannan Center
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
Hartman & Hannan Center for Psychoeducational & Behavioral Services is a women-owned small business in Central Florida. At our office in Winter Park, we conduct individual standardized psychoeducational evaluations for a variety of purposes, including Gifted, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Disabilities. We offer ABA therapy.
Hartman & Hannan Center for Psychoeducational & Behavioral Services is a women-owned small business in Central Florida. At our office in Winter Park, we conduct individual standardized psychoeducational evaluations for a variety of purposes, including Gifted, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Disabilities. We offer ABA therapy.
(689) 202-4116 View (689) 202-4116
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Dr. Nikki Woller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Belleview, FL 34420
Dr. Woller specializes in diagnosing and treating children with chronic mental health, learning disabilities, issues related to trauma & behavioral issues. Having a Doctoral Degree in Psychology and her Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work her assessments are grounded in the "person in environment theory" of social work. Unlike traditional psychological assessments, Dr. Woller's assessments pinpoint areas of difficulty, explain how this difficulty affects the person "in the real world" and then map out potential solutions to help within this area.
Dr. Woller specializes in diagnosing and treating children with chronic mental health, learning disabilities, issues related to trauma & behavioral issues. Having a Doctoral Degree in Psychology and her Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work her assessments are grounded in the "person in environment theory" of social work. Unlike traditional psychological assessments, Dr. Woller's assessments pinpoint areas of difficulty, explain how this difficulty affects the person "in the real world" and then map out potential solutions to help within this area.
(561) 944-5728 View (561) 944-5728
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We Care Support Services
PsyD
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32835
We Care Support Services specializes in psychological evaluations for Developmental Delays, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Asperger Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Gifted Testing.
We are a group of independent clinicians who are working together in order to provide individuals with neuropsychological and comprehensive psychological testing and evaluation, evaluations that can aid in positive treatment outcomes and educational planning. We Care Support Services, founded in 2017, empowers people with disabilities through education, training, and employment services while embracing their values in every interaction. From psychological evaluations to career counseling, the non-profit organization supports the needs of children, adolescents, and families.
We Care Support Services specializes in psychological evaluations for Developmental Delays, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Asperger Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Gifted Testing.
We are a group of independent clinicians who are working together in order to provide individuals with neuropsychological and comprehensive psychological testing and evaluation, evaluations that can aid in positive treatment outcomes and educational planning. We Care Support Services, founded in 2017, empowers people with disabilities through education, training, and employment services while embracing their values in every interaction. From psychological evaluations to career counseling, the non-profit organization supports the needs of children, adolescents, and families.
(407) 974-6232 View (407) 974-6232
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Yount Psychological Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oakland, FL 34760
We provide testing services to adults and children in the following areas: Autism, ADHD, Intellectual, learning disability, testing accommodations, personality, depression, etc.
At YPS we hope to partner with you and your family. YPS has been a leading provider of services in central Florida since opening in 2013. As a clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Yount has conducted hundreds of evaluations, worked with various ages across many settings: outpatient, inpatient, professional athletes, college students, etc. We now have a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) on staff who provides ABA therapy for children ages 2 to 8 years old for early intervention. We are not presently accepting clients for mental health counseling.
We provide testing services to adults and children in the following areas: Autism, ADHD, Intellectual, learning disability, testing accommodations, personality, depression, etc.
At YPS we hope to partner with you and your family. YPS has been a leading provider of services in central Florida since opening in 2013. As a clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Yount has conducted hundreds of evaluations, worked with various ages across many settings: outpatient, inpatient, professional athletes, college students, etc. We now have a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) on staff who provides ABA therapy for children ages 2 to 8 years old for early intervention. We are not presently accepting clients for mental health counseling.
(407) 378-1954 View (407) 378-1954

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Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists

How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?

When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.

When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?

It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.

What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?

Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.

Are there medications for learning disabilities?

Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.