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Dr. Lauren Tobing-Puente provides the following: Psychological Evaluations: including those for the purposes of diagnosing autism-spectrum disorders and for assessment of intellectual, academic, social-emotional, and adaptive functioning. Dr. Tobing-Puente is trained to use the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), a leading, highly reliable assessment tool for individuals suspected of having an autism-spectrum disorder. Developmental Evaluations: to assess a child’s level of overall development (including their cognitive, speech/language, motor, adaptive, and social-emotional development). Floortime: individual therapy for children with autism-spectrum and related disorders, including parent, caregiver, and therapist coaching. Click the “Autism-Spectrum” link for more information on Floortime. Child counseling: including play therapy and psychotherapy with children with a variety of challenges, including autism-spectrum disorders and general delays in social-emotional development, as well as for siblings of children on the autism-spectrum. Counseling is provided through the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), through NYC Board of Education RSA’s and through private pay. Consultations: provide recommendations, support, information, and training for families and professionals regarding treatment planning. Parent/Caregiver Groups: currently provided through NAA--NYC, for parents/caregivers of children on the autism provide pertinent information related to their child and family and support in which parents/caregivers benefit from interacting with others and sharing experiences related to their children. Please refer to the Calendar for dates and times. Parent/Caregiver Training and Support: for individual parents/caregivers of children with a variety of challenges in order to learn skills that will facilitate their child’s development in generalized settings, to have a place to share and process their experiences, and to learn stress management.
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Dr. Tobing-Puente's services are provided at her office, located within Watch Me Grow, a children’s sensory gym and speech/language center. Dr. Tobing-Puente’s clients have the benefit of using Watch Me Grow’s facility, when clinically appropriate. The facility's large sensory gym and various equipment provide Dr. Tobing-Puente's clients with opportunities for a variety of intervention methods to develop their ability to build relationships with others. |
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Lauren Tobing-Puente, PhD Licensed Psychologist Specializing in Children and Families 361 East 19th Street, New York, NY 10003 Phone: (917) 838-9274 Email: services@drtobingpuente.com |