Dr Cumner is often asked these questions....
• Does my child have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (e.g., Asperger’s disorder)?
• Does my child have a Specific Learning Disorder
(e.g., Dyslexia, Spelling, Mathematics or Reading Disorder)?
• Does my child have Attention Deficit Disorder
(e.g., Inattentive or Hyperactive type)?
• Does my child have a Language disorder or delay?
• Is my child gifted?
• How is my child’s anxiety affecting their learning? What can be done to help?
• How can I better manage my child’s behaviour?
• Is my child eligible for extra support in the classroom?
• What strengths and difficulties does my child have in their thinking skills?
• What is the impact of my child’s head injury or other medical condition on their thinking and behaviour?
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What is the impact of early psychological trauma, such as abuse or neglect, on my child’s development? What can be done to help?
• Please provide strategies to help my child’s difficulties regulating their own behaviour and emotions.
• Please help my child to improve their social skills and friendships.