To intervene with kindness,
guide towards balance
In children aged 0 to 13, adjustment difficulties can take many forms. Whether or not they are associated with a diagnosis, they influence the child's daily life, their family, and those around them. As a psychoeducator, I intervene to support adjustment, strengthen the child's abilities, and provide parents with tools and resources.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism primarily affects two major areas of development: social communication and behavior, particularly restricted or repetitive interests. In my private practice, I use evidence-based approaches to support children. My main goal is to help each child understand and adapt to the challenges associated with these two areas by implementing individualized interventions tailored to their strengths and needs. I place particular emphasis on collaboration with the various stakeholders in their environment, with parents at the heart of the process. Developing skills, fostering independence, and building self-esteem are also central to my interventions.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
ADHD primarily affects attention, self-regulation, and impulse control. It can manifest as difficulty concentrating, significant motor restlessness, or a tendency to act quickly without always considering the consequences. These characteristics can influence academic performance, social relationships, and the child's self-perception.
My approach aims to help children better understand how they function and develop practical tools to support their attention, emotional regulation, and daily organization. Interventions are tailored to each child's individual profile, taking into account their strengths, challenges, and life circumstances.
I prioritize collaborative work with the various stakeholders involved (family, school, and healthcare professionals), placing parents at the heart of the process. They are supported in establishing consistent and predictable routines, fostering a structured and secure environment. Developing autonomy and strengthening self-esteem remain fundamental objectives of the intervention.
Anxiety in children
Anxiety in children can manifest in various ways: avoidance behaviors, crying, tantrums, an increased need for reassurance, social withdrawal, or irritability. In some children, it can also lead to increased rigidity, physical symptoms (stomach aches, headaches), or a temporary decline in their usual functioning, such as school refusal or difficulty completing tasks that were previously manageable.
My approach aims to help children better recognize and understand their emotions, identify anxious thoughts, and develop concrete strategies to cope with them gradually. Interventions are tailored to their age, developmental level, and specific needs.
I also place great importance on supporting parents, in order to help them better understand the mechanisms of anxiety and to support their child in a consistent, predictable and caring way on a daily basis.
Support for diagnostic assessment
The rising prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) highlights the need for effective and accurate screening and diagnostic methods. Since a diagnosis is necessary to access certain services and better guide interventions, some psychoeducators, in accordance with their professional standards (OPPQ, 2010), are called upon to contribute to the screening and diagnostic process. The goal of this type of process is to determine the presence or absence of symptoms associated with the diagnostic criteria for ASD.
Having been trained in the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS-2), I collaborate with the Autism Consultation, Intervention and Training Clinic ( CCIFA ) in the ASD diagnostic assessment component (children and adolescents).
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Dear parents, your commitment is central to the process. For interventions to be beneficial and lasting, your active participation is essential. Together, we will form a team around your child.