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At La Jolla Child Development Center, we understand that a secure parent-infant bond lays the foundation for lifelong emotional and psychological well-being. Our Parent-Infant Attachment services are rooted in the science of early development and the power of connection. We work closely with caregivers to nurture secure attachments through responsive, individualized, and evidence-based support. By fostering safe, trusting relationships from the start, we help families build the emotional foundations essential for healthy growth and resilience.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluations
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism have a tendency to share many similar symptoms. Both show signs of problems with focus, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, communication, trouble with school work, and trouble with social interactions. However, the two are completely different conditions. Autism is a developmental disorder whereas ADHD impacts the way the brain grows and develops and possibly, you or your child may have both. According to researchers, roughly two-thirds of kids with ADHD have at least one co-existing condition, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are among the conditions that commonly occur with ADHD. Some studies suggest that up to half of kids with ASD also have ADHD.
There are two main differences between Autism and ADHD:
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ATTENTION
While children with Autism will struggle to focus on things that they want to do and fixate on other things, kids with ADHD simply lose interest.
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COMMUNICATION
A child with ADHD may talk nonstop, interrupting or attempt to dominate conversations, while a child with Autism may have a hard time communicating thoughts and feelings.
Our goal is to provide an early diagnosis and set the child on a correct treatment plan in order to insure that both as kids and into adolescence and adulthood he or she can lead a successful, and happy life!
Fertility Evaluations
Your mental health holds significance. Here at La Jolla Psychology Center, we are committed to aiding women who are facing mental health conditions before, during, and after pregnancy. Infertility can impact various aspects of your life, including your relationships with others, your perspective on life, and your self-perception. Support from family and friends is crucial during this period, and counseling can offer further assistance if negative thoughts and emotions persist. Our clinicians collaborate closely with your healthcare provider to comprehensively understand your situation and work towards a resolution. Our offices deliver dedicated and experienced counseling for individuals grappling with fertility issues, and we are delighted to provide extra resources and support to our clients.
Empowering Your Fertility Journey: Our specialized fertility psychological counseling services extend compassionate support as you navigate the intricacies of IUI and IVF. With an emphasis on emotional well-being, we create a secure space to process emotions, develop coping strategies, and improve communication. Our objective is to empower you with the emotional resilience necessary throughout your fertility treatment, ensuring that you never feel isolated on this journey towards parenthood.
Immigration Evaluations
It is often that immigration laws require a psychological assessment or expert testimony by a mental health professional to move forth with immigration proceedings and place this burden of proof on the applicant or their beneficiary. Additionally, there are a number of reasons why a psychological evaluation can be helpful, even if required. These reports are very specific so it is essential to work with a professional well-versed in immigration services and at La Jolla Psychology Center, we have professionals specialized in exactly that.
Our offices specialize in a number of immigration proceedings and collaborate with immigration attorneys to best serve the client. Furthermore, to ensure you feel safe and comfortable during the evaluation process we are able to provide an assessment in English and in Spanish. Evaluations consist of one-on-one interviews and psychological tools and tests to assess your current symptoms. These results are then interpreted, drafted, and sent confidentially to your or to the attorney handling your case. For further questions, please contact us directly and inquire about our immigration services.
Parenting Workshops & Classes
In addition to individual pre-birth and postpartum assessment and psychotherapy, Dr. Boscan and her fellow clinicians gives helpful sessions for guardians and their babies. Regularly, parents seek these therapy sessions since they may feel that there's a mismatch between them and their child or their feelings are confused about them. Others have concerns about their child’s development, while others come to develop a stronger and deeper bond. These sessions can be most supportive when the child is still young (~ a few months old), however, there is evidence that prenatal counseling which addresses parents' thoughts and concerns about the child can be instrumental for the establishment of a positive attachment and connection. Expectant mothers who have an elevated risk for Post-Partum Depression (PPD) can particularly benefit from the combination of prenatal and postpartum counseling that focuses on the mother-infant relationship.
Our goal is to foster the bond between you and the infant! It is important for you to keep in mind that:
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There is no “right” way to parent
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No parent, or child, will ever be perfect
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A therapist can be useful at assessing the situation from an outside perspective