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CNC, BRAIN HEALTH & WELLNESS, PC
Maria E Gangarosa-Emerson, PhD & Associates
We work with adults, children, adolescents, and parents.
What is a Neuropsychological Evaluation?
A comprehensive battery to include
attention, language, auditory & visual processing, memory, executive
function (organization, planning, speed), sensory perception, motor
coordination, social emotional, personality, & academic skills. Assessments
allow more thorough recommendations to doctors, schools & employers.
Evaluations are appropriate for the following:
- Unconfirmed ADHD
- Learning Disability
- Developmental delays
- Declining work or school performance
- Neurological conditions (seizures, head trauma, stroke, etc.)
- Differential diagnosis (emotional versus neurological problems)
- Psychiatric problems influencing performance
- Beginning/attending college or changing careers
- Medication efficacy
What is Neurofeedback Therapy?
Othmer Method Neurofeedback treats the
"hardware" of the brain (wired emotional response in limbic system) while therapy
treats the "software" of the brain (calming & learning).
Neurofeedback Therapy is appropriate for:
- Anger, rage, or oppositional behavior
- Anxiety or panic
- Depression
- Autism
- Overactivity at work, home or school
- Sleep, eating or sensory issues
- Social issues
- Trauma
- Veterns with PTSD (on a limited basis)
Let's Fix the Problem!
 Literacy Treatment:
We use researched, Orton Gillingham-based treatments
for:
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Auditory Processing
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Dyslexia
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Dysgraphia
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Reading-Comprehension problems
Vision Treatment:
We can treat visual processing & efficiency issues:
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Nonverbal Learning Disability
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Visual Processing Disorder
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Low
Vision
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Irlen's Screening & Assessment for Color Overlays
Dysgraphia Assessment & Treatment
We treat motor issues:
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Motor Dysgraphia
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Handwriting Without Tears
Traditional Therapy
We treat adults & children with:
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Anger
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Life transitions
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ADHD
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Sleep problems
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Social issues
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Multiple placements (foster care, adoption, divorce/blended families)
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Trauma
Parent Education
We provide:
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Advocacy / IEP reviews
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School Observations
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PCIT and Theraplay techniques to deal
with difficult children & enhance parent-child relationships
Exceptions:
Dr. Gangarosa Emerson does not treat couples or do traditional therapy
with those who have addictions, eating disorders, or psychosis.
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