Many parents come to BHNY seeking help for their children for:

• ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
• ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder)
• Adjustment to Divorce or Separation
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Social Skills Building
• Low Self-Esteem
• Sleep Disturbance

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Does your child have trouble with inattention? Specifically, does your child display some or all of the following behaviors

• Fails to pay attention to detail or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, or with with other activities.
• Trouble holding attention on tasks or play activities.
• Does not listen when spoken to directly.
• Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or other responsibilities.
• Has trouble organizing tasks and activities.
• Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to do tasks that require mental effort over a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).
• Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (e.g. school materials, pencils, books, paperwork).
• Is often easily distracted
• Is often forgetful in daily activities.

Many children who come to BHNY have been diagnosed and medicated for ADHD. Our first step is to determine if your child has had the proper evaluation for ADHD, ODD, or a Learning Disability. We can provide Neuropsychological Testing to gain a clearer picture of what’s going on with your child. Or we can consider prior testing or evaluation in our treatment plan.

Teen Therapy (Ages 12-17)

Some of the problems common to adolescents we have treated are:

• Depression (low self esteem)
• Anxiety
• Peer Issues – Social Isolation
• ADHD
• Eating Disorders
• Sexual Identity Issues
• Substance Abuse
• Lack of Motivation
• Poor Academic Performance

Our psychologists are trained in behavior therapy techniques parents can learn to use at home with their children or teenagers. These techniques can be highly effective in achieving desired behaviors and reducing family conflict. Therapy sessions typically involve the parent(s) in addition to individual sessions with the child or teen.