Assisting parents with appraisal of their child to determine if they require further professional evaluation and treatment. Focus is on psychoeducation and insight regarding the individuals neurodevelopmental issues along with coping and management strategies. Professional advocate to assist in the development of appropriate educational planning at the school and CSE level.
Provide information pertinent to specific problems/strengths of the individual child, as determined by the psychological evaluation. Working with students (online or in person) enrolled in a college or university program to assist with task completion, time perception deficits, monitoring and tracking long-term assignments, establishment of self-appraisal mechanisms, and test preparation management.
Provide information pertinent to specific problems/strengths of the individual child, as determined by the psychological evaluation. Working with students (online or in person) enrolled in a college or university program to assist with task completion, time perception deficits, monitoring and tracking long-term assignments, establishment of self-appraisal mechanisms, and test preparation management.
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Dr. Ricotta is a graduate of SUNY Fredonia, St. Bonaventure University, and the California School of Professional Psychology. He has been licensed to practice Psychology in the state of New York since 1987.
Dr. Ricotta's experience includes Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program at Baker Hall, United Cerebral Palsy of WNY (currently known as Aspire), and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center as a Consulting Clinical Psychologist and 32 years in private practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Learning Disorders, including psychoeducational counseling and group treatment programs.
Dr. Ricotta's experience includes Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program at Baker Hall, United Cerebral Palsy of WNY (currently known as Aspire), and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center as a Consulting Clinical Psychologist and 32 years in private practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Learning Disorders, including psychoeducational counseling and group treatment programs.
Note: For established patients, please call if the times allotted are problematic for you. Assisting parents with appraisal of their child to determine if they require further professional evaluation and treatment. Discussion of difficulties experienced by your child at home, at school, and socially with the goal of providing parents with appropriate recommendations for services and accommodations for your child.
Taking Charge of ADHD, The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents, Russell A. Barkley, PhD. The following resources are recommended for patients diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder:. A Mind Apart, Understanding Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Peter Szarmari, MD. Be Different, My Adventures with Asperger's and My Advice for Fellow Aspergerians, Misfits, Families, and Teachers, John Elder Robinson.
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