Children with academic difficulties frequently 
Valley Neuropsychology Group offers a unique combination of services designed to evaluate learning differences, ADHD, and brain injury. Our highly trained staff of professionals is available for forensic consultation, including expert witness and preparation for court cases. In addition, we provide psychological counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Our focus is on understanding and treating cognitive and emotional difficulties in a professional, yet personal, manner. We have been providing therapy and testing services in the Lehigh Valley since 1986.
Learning Disability Services
Learning strategies encompass a wide range of skills and supports designed around the specific needs of each individual. At Valley Neuropsychology Group, these strategies are developed through a careful evaluation of the information yielded by the learning disability assessment and through the process of learning therapy. As a learning specialist and an individual with learning disabilities work together, they are able to formulate specific strategies for effective learning.
ADHD Management
Children and adults with attention deficits often experience frustration related to feeling as if they are not achieving according to their potential. Often, these individuals' histories are replete with reports of procrastination, difficulty with follow through, problems with time management, and frequent job changes. As a result, those with ADHD frequently develop low self-esteem.
Currently ADHD is best understood as a problem with respect to executive function that is most likely "hard-wired" in the brain. An individual with attention deficits usually manifests significant difficulty with respect to goal-directed, future-oriented behavior. ADHD is not a disorder of skill, knowledge, or intelligence. It is a disorder of performance, not skill: doing what you know as opposed to not knowing what to do.
ADHD Management consists of a four-pronged approach. The first is a careful evaluation of the individual. At Valley Neuropsychology Group, we conduct a thorough investigation in order to determine the presence or absence of attention deficits, including the possibility of co-morbid conditions. Secondly, we direct our efforts towards educating parents, caregivers, and the individual who has been identified as having ADHD. The third step in our management strategy includes, where appropriate, referral for determination as to whether the individual may benefit from psychotropic medication. Finally, we recommend appropriate accommodations for home, school, and in the community that are specifically tailored to the individual.
Forensic
Valley Neuropsychology Group offers a full range of forensic services ranging from evaluation to court testimony. Our highly trained staff of professionals is equipped to evaluate the possibility of brain injury or dysfunction, using the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery. We are also available for Independent Medical Evaluations, may provide independent second opinions as to diagnosis or treatment options, and assist legal counsel in depositions, preparation of court testimony, and as expert witnesses.
Therapy
At Valley Neuropsychology Group, our licensed clinical psychologists have been providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families for over twenty years. We have received specialized training in both marriage and family therapy, as well as learning therapy for individuals diagnosed with a variety of learning differences. We have also undergone specialized training regarding individuals who have suffered brain injury and are available to help their families as well.
Learning strategies encompass a wide range of skills and supports designed around the specific needs of each individual. At Valley Neuropsychology Group, these strategies are developed through a careful evaluation of the information yielded by the learning disability assessment and through the process of learning therapy. As a learning specialist and an individual with learning disabilities work together, they are able to formulate specific strategies for effective learning.
ADHD Management
Children and adults with attention deficits often experience frustration related to feeling as if they are not achieving according to their potential. Often, these individuals' histories are replete with reports of procrastination, difficulty with follow through, problems with time management, and frequent job changes. As a result, those with ADHD frequently develop low self-esteem.
Currently ADHD is best understood as a problem with respect to executive function that is most likely "hard-wired" in the brain. An individual with attention deficits usually manifests significant difficulty with respect to goal-directed, future-oriented behavior. ADHD is not a disorder of skill, knowledge, or intelligence. It is a disorder of performance, not skill: doing what you know as opposed to not knowing what to do.
ADHD Management consists of a four-pronged approach. The first is a careful evaluation of the individual. At Valley Neuropsychology Group, we conduct a thorough investigation in order to determine the presence or absence of attention deficits, including the possibility of co-morbid conditions. Secondly, we direct our efforts towards educating parents, caregivers, and the individual who has been identified as having ADHD. The third step in our management strategy includes, where appropriate, referral for determination as to whether the individual may benefit from psychotropic medication. Finally, we recommend appropriate accommodations for home, school, and in the community that are specifically tailored to the individual.
Forensic
Valley Neuropsychology Group offers a full range of forensic services ranging from evaluation to court testimony. Our highly trained staff of professionals is equipped to evaluate the possibility of brain injury or dysfunction, using the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery. We are also available for Independent Medical Evaluations, may provide independent second opinions as to diagnosis or treatment options, and assist legal counsel in depositions, preparation of court testimony, and as expert witnesses.
Therapy
At Valley Neuropsychology Group, our licensed clinical psychologists have been providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families for over twenty years. We have received specialized training in both marriage and family therapy, as well as learning therapy for individuals diagnosed with a variety of learning differences. We have also undergone specialized training regarding individuals who have suffered brain injury and are available to help their families as well.