ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood and can persist through adolescence and into adulthood. Currently the causes are unknown. A person with ADHD has a chronic level of inattention, impulsive hyperactivity, or both such that daily functioning is compromised. The symptoms of the disorder must be present at levels that are higher than expected for a person's developmental stage and must interfere with the person's ability to function in different settings (e.g., in school and at home). A person with ADHD may struggle in important areas of life, such as peer and family relationships, and school or work performance.
Dyslexia is a neurologically-based, often familial, disorder which interferes with the acquisition and processing of language. Varying in degrees of severity, it is manifested by difficulties in receptive and expressive language, including phonological processing, in reading, writing, spelling, handwriting, and sometimes in arithmetic. Dyslexia is not the result of lack of motivation, sensory impairment, inadequate instructional or environmental opportunities, or other limiting conditions, but may occur together with these conditions.
FAQ. Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I register my child for the Transitions program? He/She has been out of school for several months due to anxiety problems.
A. Most of the students are admitted through their local district
child study teams. Please call us if you are interested in sending
your student. We can advise you how to contact your district child
study team. Visit our Programs page for more information.
Q. I think that my child has attention problems. Can you assist me in finding out?
A. Yes, we can. Dr. Handelman, our Clinical Director will meet with
you through a consultaion. He can then provide further assistance
that your child may need. Our Clinical page has
more information.
Q. Do you conduct Child Study Team Evaluations?
A. Yes, we complete evalutions privately for families. We are also
approved to complete indepdendent evalutions by the NJ Deparmtent
of Education. Our Clinical page has more
information.
Q. What are the hours at the REAL Center?
A. The REAL Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm. On Fridays we are open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Q. Do you offer summer programs?
A. Yes, we offer summer tutoring, summer programs for elementary
students, and middle/high school credit completion courses known
as our Summer Academy. Call us for more details in the spring at 856-232-7325.
Q. Do you offer any free programs for students?
A. Yes, we currently offer Supplemental Education Services that are free to parents. In additon, the Twilight
Club is currently free to students and their families.
Q. Do you accept medical insurance?
A. We do not accept medical insurance directly. Please see our Clinical
page on our medical insurance policy.
