Neurodiversity
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Dyslexia and other Learning Differences
Executive Functioning
At Green Leaf, we recognize and celebrate all of the varied ways that human brains experience and process the world. We take an affirming approach to the spectrum of cognitive diversity that celebrates each child's unique gifts and talents and helps them build and develop skills they need to achieve their goals and values.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can look many different ways. There are three subtypes - hyperactive, inattentive, and combined. Additionally, people often have different symptoms combinations. Our clinicians at Green Leaf are skilled an recognizing different symptom profiles and can help you and your family was through the process of reaching a diagnosis to developing and implementing a treatment plan. Our clinicians work both with children and their families as well as adults. We work with our clients to develop customized treatment plans to target problem areas most troubling for them.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
One of our main jobs as parents is to teach our children appropriate and effective behaviors. Sometimes this can be hard to do. Green Leaf clinicians are trained in cutting-edge behavioral therapy techniques. We help your child develop strategies to get their needs met appropriately and teach you how to respond to problem behaviors at home, in the moment, so your family can have more pleasant interactions!
Dyslexia and Other Learning Challenges
At Green Leaf we understand that children don't all learn the same way. At Green Leaf we offer educational therapy that will teach specific strategies for different learners to be successful in school and in their lives. Often kids who are faced with the challenge of learning different have lot of feelings about their time in the classroom. We offer wrap around services to help the whole child. Our counselors are here to offer support and skills to navigate anxiety and frustration that may show up in the classroom.
Executive Functioning
Executive Functioning Skills:
Planning Ahead
Self Control
Organization
Focus and Attention
Success depends not only on academics but also non-academic factors commonly referred to as executive-functioning skills. These skills are essential for a child to be successful in the classroom as well as life beyond school. Whether it's due to ADHD, deficits in executive functioning, or not, these areas are often challenging. Sometimes they improve with time, but in other cases, children need to learn specific strategies and approaches to learn these skills. Green Leaf clinicians are well-acquainted with the classroom setting and can help your child learn strategies to master these skills!
