Dr. Sarah Haas Child Psychologist in Lancaster County, PA 1834 Oregon Pike Suite 4 Lancaster, PA 17601
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ADHD
refers to difficulties with maintaining focus and attention, and/or acting quickly without thinking and having overall high energy levels.
As a result...
Children with ADHD may experience difficulties with:
Doing what they are told (compliance)
School work
Completing tasks
Controlling their anger
Persistence
Motivation
Social skills
Peer friendships
Relationships with adults
Poor self-esteem
Adjusting to change or transitions
Teens with ADHD may also experience difficulties with:
Planning and/or initiating long-term projects
Taking their medication (medication adherence)
Effective communication
Organization skills
Driving
If you or your child are struggling with any of these issues
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
And the good news is
YOU CAN GET HELP.
SERVICES
Therapy. Treatment involves a brief assessment of the client's symptoms and current level of functioning, followed by developing a treatment plan adapted to the client's needs. Therapy sessions can be with the client-only, parent-only, or child/parent joint sessions.
Assessment. A comprehensive evaluation for ADD / ADHD for children or adults. This typically involves:
Parent(s)-only session (2-3 hours)
Client-only session (1-3 hours)
Rating Forms completed by parent(s) (this takes approximately 1-2 hours)
Rating Forms completed by teacher(s) (this takes approximately 1/2 hour to complete)
Review of Records (e.g., IQ tests, academic grades, medical doctor reports)
A comprehensive report provided to you 2-3 weeks after all assessments have been received by the evaluator
