Areas of Specialization

• Child and Adolescent Nueropsychological, Neurodevelopmental and Psychoeducational Evaluations and Treatment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
    • Autism is a group of developmental brain disorders, collectively called autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The term “spectrum” refers to the wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of impairment, or disability, that children with ASD can have. Some children are mildly impaired by their symptoms, but others are severely disabled.
  • Communication Disorders
    • A communication disorder is an impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems. A communication disorder may be evident in the processes of hearing, language, and/or speech. A communication disorder may range in severity from mild to profound. It may be developmental or acquired. Individuals may demonstrate one or any combination of communication disorders. A communication disorder may result in a primary disability or it may be secondary to other disabilities.
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Motor Disorders
  • Mood and Anxiety Disorders (Depression, GAD, OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Disruptive Behavior Disorder

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Dr. Jessica Avart – Philadelphia Child Psychologist