Community Outreach

Therapeutic Options staff members are available to give presentations to parent and community organizations on a number of topics related to the field of mental health. Our presentations are geared towards helping people better understand various disorders including those on the autism spectrum, attention deficit disorders, various types of anxieties and a range of learning disabilities.

In addition to explaining the symptoms and challenges presented by these conditions, we focus on the promise and limitations of various therapeutic approaches. Social skills development, speech and language therapies, neurofeedback and RDI are explained as are strategies to obtain appropriate services from schools and community institutions.

2010 Presentations

All clients of the office are invited to attend our Spring 2010 presentations described below. People not clients of the office are welcome to attend for a $10 fee. Registration will be limited so please register in advance by calling (973) 276-9040 and leaving a message with Kathleen, our office manager, at ext. 8. Refreshments will be served.

Neurofeedback

Dr. Mark Pesner will describe brainwave biofeedback, a treatment we've used in our office for about five years. An overview of our findings will be presented and special emphasis will be placed on working with people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Disorder.

Thursday, April 15 at 10:30am
Monday, April 19 at 7:30pm

Executive Functions: What They Are, Why They're Important, and How To Work On Them

Dr. Pesner will provide an overview of executive functions – those skills which allow children to attend, organize, plan and monitor their own behavior. Emphasis will be placed on how executive functions impact academic and social functioning.

Thursday April 22 at 10:30am
Monday April 26 at 7:30pm

Social Skills and Social Thinking Difficulties in Children

Dr. Pesner will provide a description of social skill difficulties, a discussion of current theories and research, an overview of our group program, and strategies for improving social skills at school, home and in the neighborhood.

Monday May 10 at 7:30pm
Thursday May 13 at 10:30am

Transitioning to College: What You Need to Know and What You Need to Do for Teenagers with Special Needs

Dr. Pesner will present on strategies to prepare teens and parents for successful transition and participation in college.

Thursday, May 20 at 10:30am
Monday, May 24 at 7:30pm

271 Route 46 West
Suite G101
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
(973) 276-9040
(973) 276-9062 (fax)

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