In the past few years, the term Aspergers has been removed from psychologists’ diagnostic language. Why was this? Do we still use the term? Is it Asperger’s or Autism? What’s the deal? What is (Was) Asperger’s? Asperger’s syndrome (AS) is a form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that affects social interaction and communication. It is […]
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Do you know anyone who isn’t susceptible to holiday stress? Didn’t think so. Imagine what it must be like for a child with ADHD! Trusted ADD doctor George Sachs, PsyD, an expert in ADHD testing and treatment, understands. Dr. George isn’t just an ADD doctor, you see. He has also been diagnosed with Adult ADD.
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There is no escaping technology. Between our smartphones, tablets and computers to our television sets, we are all spending increasingly large amounts of time in front of a screen. Not all technology is bad, of course. At the Sachs Center, a leader in ADHD testing for adults and children and innovative treatments such as neurofeedback
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It’s hard to get the most out of life without being able to effectively communicate. Communicating is an essential social skill. And respected ADD doctor, George Sachs, PsyD, has made it an essential part of the Dragon Masters Social Skills Groups offered at the Sachs Center. The Dragon Masters program is a unique social skills
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The Sachs Center offers neuropsychological testing for accommodations in school and for extended time on standardized tests (SAT, ACT, MCAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT, USMLE) in NYC and Miami. If you have a documented history of ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression or a learning disability, you may be able to gain extra time on these tests. Dr.
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Neurofeedback Training at Sachs Center One of the services offered to patients at Sachs Center is the popular Neurofeedback training. Not many people know what Neurofeedback is and how it can affect the body. Neurofeedback was first introduced into the United State during the great space race in the 1960s. NASA scientists used this kind
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EEG- biofeedback, also called Neurotherapy or Neurofeedback, is a form of treatment utilizing the direct observation of the client’s EEG recordings and subsequently eliminating those abnormal brain waves that contribute to the client’s symptoms. This technique of rewarding ‘’healthy” brain waves helps heal multiple neurological and psychological conditions. Disorders effectively treated with this modality include
The Sachs Center offers neuropsychological evaluations for both children and adults. If you’re interested in getting extra time accommodations as an adult or for your child, click here to learn more or on the button below. What is Neuropsychological Evaluation? A neuropsychological evaluation involves a series of tests designed to learn more about an adult
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