Patricia LemerJun 2, 20013 min readBeen There, Done That..Annette and Tom were stunned by an article they read in Parents’ Magazine. A boy just like their Skyler had improved markedly on a...
Patricia LemerSep 2, 20003 min readTreat Needs not Behavior: Maslow for the MilenniumMental health professionals and schools often depend on a behavioral model to address emotional and learning issues. Programs such as...
Patricia LemerDec 2, 19993 min readPrioritizing InterventionsFamilies who join DDR sometimes share that they are confused about the order in which to pursue interventions for their child. They hear...
Patricia LemerDec 2, 19973 min readCollaboration is the Key to Accessing TherapiesThe DDR advocates a number of alternative therapies. Many parents are willIng to try innovative therapIes, and they also believe they are...
Patricia LemerSep 2, 19973 min readWhat’s Wrong with this Picture?Today I observed Steven, 61/2, in a class of 12 students. identified as “unready” for first and second grade. A lovely teacher directs the...
Patricia LemerSep 2, 19963 min readInside Outside Treatments that Address CausesThose who have struggled though the maze of medical tests and diagnoses know that the differences between pervasive developmental...