1. My child is only 5 years old. Is he too young for therapy?
In my practice, I see children as young as toddlers up through middle school and high school students. Regardless of their age and whether they have been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, or behavior issues, children don't just come in, sit down, and talk about their problems. Unlike adults, children tend to reveal what is going on through their actions. As a therapist, it’s my job to understand these actions and help the child learn to act in more appropriate ways. Additionally, I always include the parents in the treatment program so that they can help work on these issues at home.

2. My child has been diagnosed with High Functioning Autism. He is really smart and gets all A's. Why would he need help?
In my experience, the earlier you intervene and develop a plan for your child, the better his life can become. Many children on the autism spectrum are intelligent and can do well academically. However, there is more to school than just academic performance. Children on the spectrum may have difficulty organizing their assignments and have trouble with comprehension, communication, understanding social cues, and making friends. They may exhibit unusual or inappropriate behaviors and many also have fine motor difficulties making it hard for them to write. All of these issues can be addressed through therapy to help your child develop into an independent and productive adult.

3. We live out-of-town and there is no one in our area with your expertise.
Do you work with people who live outside of the North Atlanta area?
I have many patients, both adult and children, who either live out of town or travel frequently. Most of the time we have scheduled appointments via telephone or computer-based video systems such as Skype. All of my RDI® parents, including the ones in Atlanta, send online videos of their work for me to review.

4. I see you are a “Licensed Clinical Psychologist”. What does that mean?
Licensed Clinical Psychologists have received their doctorate and specialized training in clinical psychology. Psychologists are the only mental health professionals trained to administer and interpret psychological tests. Generally, they also receive broader training in a wider spectrum of disorders and thus are well-trained in diagnosis.