With a special focus on brain function and child development, we assess your child’s cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning and determine the best treatment to help improve their quality of life.
We can treat your child for an array of known or suspected neurologic disorders, such as epilepsy, head injuries, neuromuscular disorders or chronic medical illness. Our team of pediatric psychologists and neuropsychologists work with other pediatric specialists as needed to treat all aspects of a child’s condition.
Your child’s evaluation may include:
These evaluations help us determine the best recommendations, treatments and non-medical interventions to treat your child’s condition.
Director, Autism Diagnostic Clinic; Child and Adolescent Psychologist
Director, Division of Neurobehavioral Health; Nationally Certified School Psychologist; Associate Director, Pediatric Psychology Fellowship; Program Director, School Success Clinic; Clinic Director, Tic and Tourette Service; Pediatric Psychologist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Patient Navigator; Psychometrist
Neurobehavioral Health Clinic Coordinator
We are pleased to offer an evidence-based social skills group for motivated middle and high school students who would like to learn how to make and keep friends and handle social difficulties. Groups will be facilitated by a PEERS for Adolescents certified provider, with the assistance of trained clinic staff.
Teens and parents attend weekly 90-minute group sessions for 14 weeks. Group sessions will take place in-person in NeuroBehavioral Health on the Akron Children’s Hospital main campus. Teaching consists of didactic lessons, role-play demonstrations of skills, and behavioral rehearsals. Parents learn how to be “social coaches” for their teens to help them apply the skills they are learning.
Session topics include:
Participation requirements:
Enrollment is ongoing, and group assignments are determined at intake based on group dynamics. Instruction is in English. For more information or to start the intake process, call 330-543-8050, select option 9 and ask to speak to the Director Secretary of NeuroBehavioral Health.