Anxiety and related disorders (ADHD, Tourettes, Autistic Spectrum).

Psychologist; Anxiety and related disorders (ADHD, Tourettes, Autistic Spectrum).

Psychoeducational assessments to determine the components of an appropriate educational program for children and adolescents with autism. Advocacy and expert testimony on behalf of children and adolescents with autism.

The clinic specializes in EEG biofeedback (Neurocognitive interventions) for the LD, ADHD, Traumatic Brain injured, Autistism and peak performance or improved cognition in normals. Visit our website for more specific information regarding approach and effectiveness.
Kirtley Thornton, PHD

I NEED SUPPORT IN HELPING MY DAUGHTER FIGHT AUTISM. NEWLY DIAGNOSED AND LOOKING FOR DIRECTION TOWARD CERTAIN SERVICES

Direct clinical services to patients, families, and schools.

Subsidized ABA therapy for middle to low income families and families with more than one child with autism.

Providing neuropsychological evaluations, educatonal advocacy, parenting education

Evaluation Services

Dr. Lynda Veto is an internationally known psychologist. She was awarded Person of Exceptional Ability status from the US government for her expertise in behavioral medicine. Dr. Veto works with DAN doctors and OTs to help Spectrum families deal with emotional, caregiving, and dietary needs. Her mobile practice is unique; as a mother of an Autistic son, the combination of personal and professional knowledge is unparalleled.

At the Pediatric Speech, Language, & Learning Center, we specialize in both lower- and higher-level language programs for children on the Spectrum. ABA, natural language, and floortime approaches used. New programs in abstract, conversational language now being offered.

Evaluation Services; Located at FDU's Metropolitan Campus, the Center for Psychological Services is a University-based facility with the combined goal of serving the community with high quality and affordable services/programs and advancing the practice of psychology through excellence in research, service and professional training. The staff includes noted authors and nationally known experts in their field. Services are coordinated and delivered by licensed psychologists, certified school psychologists, and doctoral students working under the direct supervision of a senior psychologist. The Center offers comprehensive neuropsychological, educational, and psychological testing, as well as individual, group, family, and school interventions/therapies.

Licensed psychologist providing psychological and educational evaluations, social skills training, parenting skills, developmental play therapy, educational consultation and advocacy.

Diagnostic Services

Specialist in pediatric neuropsychology and educational psychology. Providing evaluations, therapy using both ABA and DIR (Floortime)and neurofeedback.

Services for preschoolers through adults with Asperger's, High Functioning Autism, PDD-NOS, NVLD, Social Communication Disorders. Therapeutic Social Skills groups; psychological testing; psychiatric evaluations; medication management; parent education; individual and family therapy; school and agency consultations; community education and outreach.

Children, adolescents, and young adults only; family therapy; behavior
management; psychological testing.

Pediatric neuropsychology; evaluation and psychotherapy; Asperger’s Syndrome.

EDUCATION: M.D. Ross University School of Medicine, NJ Masters, Health Education - University of Maryland.

TRAINING: Residency General Psychiatry - Yale Medical School Affiliates; Fellowship Child Psychiatry/Sleep Disorders - UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson

BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

Licensed Psychologist