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    Psychoeducational Evaluations

    Dr. Boudreaux tests children and teens for learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. These comprehensive evaluations also assess for ADHD, autism, and social-emotional or behavioral disorders. A complete evaluation includes four total appointments:

    • Initial parent appointment

    • Two testing appointments

    • Final parent appointment

    The initial parent appointment is virtual, and the final appointment is in person or virtual. Testing appointments are three hours each and always done in person with the child. Feedback from current and previous teachers is obtained through online questionnaires. A typical evaluation consists of intellectual testing and achievement testing in reading, math, written language, and oral language. Clinical interviews with the child and the parent are also included.

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    Gifted Evaluations

    A gifted evaluation includes intellectual testing and achievement testing in reading and math only. The testing typically does not include clinical interviews, and the process does not include teacher feedback. Gifted testing usually consists of one (four-hour) testing session and a follow-up parent meeting to review the findings and answer any questions. To determine whether scores meet the criteria for giftedness, Dr. Boudreaux refers to the standard gifted matrix used in the Louisiana public school system.

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    CBT for Anxiety in Children

    Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been proven very effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety in children while improving coping skills and strategies. Dr. Boudreaux draws on her teaching experience and her creativity to teach and reinforce cognitive-behavioral skills and strategies that children can use now and in the future. Incorporating handouts, worksheets, games, role-playing, and storytelling, these are not your typical therapy sessions. All CBT sessions are individually geared toward the child’s age, maturity level, and the degree and intensity of their anxiety. Dr. Boudreaux usually recommends six 50-minute sessions.

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    Executive Function Training

    Executive function refers to a set of mental skills that act as a sort of command center in the brain. They help us to plan, manage our time, control our emotions, and get things done. They are also important for staying focused and solving problems. Children with ADHD and autism usually have trouble in this area, and many children with learning challenges also struggle with executive function. Well-developed executive functioning skills unlock human potential, and deficits keep us from reaching it. Executive function training (EFT) sessions involve both the parent and the child and focus on teaching skills while also creating a home environment where the skills are encouraged and reinforced regularly. Dr. Boudreaux usually recommends six 50-minute sessions.