ADHD Assessment, Consultation and Treatment Program

Comprehensive Evaluations Consistent with School Board Standards Our comprehensive evaluations begin with the administration of a semi-structured parent interview and collection of normative ratings of child, parent,and family functioning. We also conduct psycho-educational testing using measurement tools approved by your county. Unlike many evaluations, we routinely observe children at school, inside and outside of the classroom setting. Finally, teacher interviews are conducted to obtain information about academic and social functioning. We tailor our evaluations to address specific referral questions in a manner that is individualized and appropriate to the emotional needs of each child and each classroom (as well as providing data necessary for making IDEA or 504 accommodations possible). Behavioral Consultation in the School Setting: Fostering a Connection Between the Home and School It is common for children with ADHD to exhibit social and academic impairment in the school setting. Our therapists routinely visit the children’s schools to observe classroom behavior. Therapists also work with teachers and school psychologists to develop individualized behavioral programs that coordinate school and home-based interventions, thus building a partnership between families and the school. About Our Program The ADHD Assessment, Consultation, and Treatment Program serves children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 2 to 22) demonstrating behavioral problems consistent with a diagnosis of ADHD— attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Our goal is to consistently deliver effective, science- based solutions to common problems affecting ADHD- diagnosed children and their families. One important assumption made in our clinic concerns the need for parental leadership and willingness to make changes in the home environment and/or family management practices. A key assumption of our model is that parents are important agents of change. However, while we view parents as “response able,” we do not assign blame or waste valuable time in treatment attempting to determine who is at fault for child problems. Instead, we focus on helping families to better use available resources and begin moving toward solutions. The ADHD Assessment, Consultation, and Treatment Program is committed to educating members of the community about the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. For this reason, we offer free in-service trainings for schools, parents, and community groups within Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Program Highlights Doctoral trainees in clinical psychology provide all services under the direct supervision of David Reitman, Ph.D. Trainees have completed rigorous coursework in assessment and intervention for children and typically have amassed years of experience with children and adolescents About Your Therapist School and Community Trainings