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Developmental Assessment & Intervention CenterPLLC |
“We enhance a child’s learning abilities resulting in better school
performance and improved self-esteem.” –Dr. Risa Tabacoff, founder & director, DAIC |
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The DAIC Genesis: Unfortunately, sometimes schools and professionals in other disciplines may not accurately detect a child's problem. And even when a proper diagnosis is in place, parents need to coordinate the remedy, meeting with each specialist and/or teacher, making sure everyone is working |
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| DAIC is the culmination of this awareness and concern for parents. Each staff member at DAIC is determined to help guide parents through this difficult process. The staff is made up of psychologists and other child development specialists who bring expert professional perspectives to the table. DAIC’s approach is team oriented. This affords DAIC the opportunity to develop the most comprehensive and thorough evaluation and remediation strategies possible, empowering the parents with the tools needed to ensure the child receives appropriate remediation. |
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| DAIC Assistant Director, Dr. Suzanne Busby, is a NYS licensed psychologist who primarily works with children, adolescents, and families. She received her doctorate from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and trained in various settings including the Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins and the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Department at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Busby completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD). She currently is the Assistant Director at DAIC, where she conducts comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and provides intervention services for children and families. |
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Dr. Kristi Bracchitta is a NYS licensed psychologist who is experienced in working with children and adolescents. She received her doctorate in Applied Developmental Psychology from Fordham University and trained at Blythedale Children’s Hospital. Formerly a professor of psychology at the college level, she is currently a part of the DAIC team, conducting psychoeducational evaluations for children and adolescents. She also provides intervention for children with developmental and learning weaknesses.
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Dr. Peter Faustino is a NYS licensed psychologist and has been working with teenagers and their families for more than 12 years. He serves on the Executive Board of the New York Association of School Psychologists and presents frequently at national conferences. As a long time DAIC team member Dr. Faustino offers individual and family psychotherapy specializing in adolescents with anxiety, attention difficulties, and Asperger’s. |
Dr. Roanne Feinberg is a NYS licensed psychologist with a doctorate in clinical and school psychology from Hofstra University. She has worked as a supervising psychologist at Lifespire serving individuals with developmental issues for ten years, where she trains and supports clinicians and behavioral specialists. As a member of the DAIC team, she provides caring psychotherapy and performs psychoeducational assessments to help children and parents as well as adults identify and address obstacles to learning and growth. |
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Dr. Erica Adler is a licensed psychologist in the state of New York. She completed her undergraduate education at Sarah Lawrence College. Dr. Adler received her M.A. and PsyD. in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University, where she was a recipient of the Jeffrey Sage Memorial Award for Excellence in Clinical Psychology. She completed her internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Andrus Children's Center in White Plains, NY. Dr. Adler offers individual and family psychotherapy as a DAIC team member and provides expert psychoeducational assessments for children and adolescents.
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| Dr. Maureen Grissom is a NYS licensed neuropsychologist whose clinical activities at DAIC include comprehensive assessments of children and adolescents. She has a doctorate from the University of Notre Dame and has trained at the University of Washington and University of Missouri. Her postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology was at the Thompson Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders. She has held faculty positions at the University of Puget Sound and the University of Missouri. Her research interests and publications relate to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families as well as to related neuropsychological assessment issues. She recently assisted in drafting state-wide guidelines for autism spectrum disorder the assessments for the state of Missouri. |
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Dr. Nora Ryan is a licensed NYS psychologist who is a graduate of Pace University’s Child School-Clinical Psychology program. She continued on as an associate professor at Pace teaching child development, and also worked for the Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA) which provides services to youth in foster care. Her role as a psychologist at JCCA has expanded to include running the doctoral internship training program in psychology. She is the clinical division president of the Westchester County Psychological Association. As a member of DAIC, Dr. Ryan offers comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, as well as cognitive behavioral oriented treatment interventions with children, adolescents, and young adults.
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Call today for information or a free consultation. |
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