FAQs

These professionals all have different areas of expertise in supporting children and youth. You can find more information about their specific roles on our website or by contacting us.

A clinical psychologist is a mental health professional who specializes in assessing, diagnosing, and treating emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges in children and adolescents. At ChildrenPlus, our clinical psychologists provide comprehensive and evidence-based therapy to help children and families thrive.

• Worries, fears, or sadness impacting daily life: Our clinical psychologists use proven therapy techniques to help children manage anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders.
• Difficulty adjusting to changes or stressful events: We provide coping skills and strategies to build resilience and emotional well-being.
• Acting out, tantrums, or defiance at home or school: Our therapists address challenging behaviors through positive behavior support and parent training.
• Attention difficulties, hyperactivity, or impulsivity: We offer comprehensive assessment and treatment for ADHD and related conditions.
• Social difficulties, peer conflict, or bullying: Our psychologists teach social skills and strategies to improve relationships and communication.

Therapy sessions often involve talking, playing, and completing activities designed to promote emotional expression, self-awareness, and healthy coping skills. Depending on your child’s needs, we may use individual, family, or group therapy to foster positive change.

Occupational therapists are helpers who work with kids to make everyday activities easier and more fun! ChildrenPlus provides experienced OTs who specialize in helping kids thrive.

• Struggles with everyday tasks: Our OTs teach new skills and find creative solutions.
• Developmental delay or special needs: We create personalized plans to help them learn and grow.
• Injury or illness: Our OTs help them regain skills and get back to doing what they love.
• Needs extra support at school: We can work with teachers to make the classroom a better fit.

OT sessions are like playtime with a purpose! Kids might play games, practice skills, or learn new ways to do things to get stronger, learn better, and feel more confident.

A speech therapist, also called a speech-language pathologist, is a helper who works with kids on their communication skills. At ChildrenPlus, our speech therapists are experts in helping children understand and use language effectively.

• Trouble saying sounds or words correctly: Our therapists teach techniques to improve pronunciation and clarity.
• Difficulty understanding what others say: We help children build their vocabulary and comprehension skills.
• Challenges expressing thoughts and ideas: Our therapists provide strategies to improve communication and social skills.
• Stuttering or other fluency issues: We offer specialized therapy to help children speak more smoothly.
• Feeding or swallowing difficulties: Our therapists can assess and address these issues for better nutrition and safety.

Therapy sessions are engaging and fun! Children might play games, sing songs, read stories, or practice conversations to build their communication skills in a supportive environment.

A special educator is a teacher who is specially trained to work with children who have learning differences, developmental delays, or disabilities. At ChildrenPlus, our special educators are dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential.

• Difficulty learning at the same pace as other children: Our special educators create individualized learning plans tailored to your child’s unique needs and strengths.
• Diagnosed with a learning disability or developmental delay: We provide targeted interventions and strategies to address specific challenges and improve academic performance.
• Behavioral or emotional difficulties affecting learning: Our special educators use positive behavior supports and social-emotional learning techniques to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Needs help transitioning to a less restrictive classroom: We work collaboratively with families and school staff to ensure a smooth and successful transition.

Our special educators use a variety of evidence-based teaching methods, including multi-sensory instruction, visual supports, and assistive technology, to engage and motivate learners. We focus on building foundational academic skills, developing independent learning strategies, and promoting social-emotional well-being.