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Professionals Who Can Help
Audiologist
Provides assessments and exercises to measure and improve hearing ability
Educational Consultant
Furnishes educational evaluations
Educational Therapist
Designs and implements learning and behavior programs
Learning Disabilities Specialist
A teacher with specific training and credentials to provide educational services
to students with learning disabilities and their teachers
Neurologist
A medical doctor who looks for possible damage to brain functions
Occupational Therapist
Evaluates and treats motor and sensory functions related to performing daily
tasks
Pediatrician
A medical doctor who provides services to infants, children and adolescents
Psychiatrist
A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats severe behavioral and emotional problems
and may prescribe medications
Clinical Psychologist
Provides psychological and intellectual assessment and treatment regarding
mental and emotional health
School/Educational Psychologist
Administers psychological and educational assessments and may participate in
behavior management, counseling and consultations
Neuropsychologist
Integrates psychological observations of behavior and the mind with neurological
observations of the brain and nervous system
Learning Disabilities Association of America
4156 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1349
Phone (412) 341-1515 Fax (412) 344-0224
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