Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Diagnosis

• Center for Advanced ADHD Research, Treatment and Education (CAARTE)
  For information regarding ADHD diagnosis, contact Dr. Jacquelyn Gamino

Intervention

• Strategic Memory and Reasoning Training (SMART) for ADHD
  This intervention teaches strategies that promote higher level cognitive skills. The ability to optimize memory and reasoning helps the brain abstract the central meaning or gist of written information.
  Contact Dr. Jacquelyn Gamino

 

• Virtual Computerized Social Learning Program
  An innovative social learning program using the latest computer technology to: 1) teach the basic building blocks of face perception and body language for successful functioning in a social context and 2) rehearse in a safe and flexible environment the complexity of social dilemmas (i.e. interviewing for a job, asking for a date). Contact Tandra Toon
  

Autism/Asperger Syndrome

Diagnosis

• Children
  For more information about evaluation and/or early services including Early Services for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Early CLASS Preschool Program, contact Dr. Pamela Rollins or Michelle McFarlin, MS, CCC/SLP at The University of Texas at Dallas-Callier Center 214-905-3140. www.utdallas.edu/~rollins (Specializing in children 2-5 years old.)
• Adults
  For more information about evaluations for adults with Autism or Asperger syndrome, contact UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Intervention

• Virtual Computerized Social Learning Program.
  An innovative social learning program using the latest computer technology to 1) teach the basic building blocks of face perception and body language for successful functioning in a social context and 2) rehearse in a safe and flexible environment the complexity of social dilemmas (i.e. interviewing for a job, asking for a date). Contact Tandra Toon

Dementia (Alzheimer’s disease, FTD, PPA, Semantic Dementia)

Assessment

• Cognitive-Linguistic Evaluation
  Assessment to distinguish normal changes in memory, language, and functional abilities that occur with age from possible disease factors. Individuals will be provided with specific recommendations to optimize function.
  Contact Jennifer Zientz

Intervention

• Early Stage Alzheimer’s Intervention
  Group intervention for individuals in the early stage of Alzheimers involving interactive discussions, education and caregiver training.
  Contact Audette Rackley