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Ashburn Psychological Services Neuropsychological Testing

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T14:01:21+00:00

Neuropsychological testing is a comprehensive procedure that measures and identifies the interaction between cognition, processing capacities, and psychological functioning and their impact on academic and daily behavior. This sort of comprehensive testing is recommended for cases in which a detailed but general overview of functioning is requested. Neuropsychological testing provides quantifiable data about the following mental functions: Short-term and long-term memory Intelligence Problem solving and conceptualizing Ability to learn new skills and solve problems Attention, concentration, and distractibility Logical and abstract reasoning functions Ability to understand and express language Visual-spatial organization Visual-motor coordination Planning, synthesizing and organizing abilities Functional impacts on [...]

Ashburn Psychological Services Neuropsychological TestingStaff, APPS2018-11-20T14:01:21+00:00

Dr. Michael Oberschneider Interviewed By CNN

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T14:54:04+00:00

Our Director, Dr. Michael Oberschneider, was interviewed by CNN reporter, Moni Basu, about the state of affairs in America. On the eve of President Obama's inauguration, Ms. Basu's piece focuses on opinions in Loudoun County, where she interviewed several Loudoun County residents. We invite you to click on the link below to read the article. http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/20/politics/inauguration-divided-america/index.html

Dr. Michael Oberschneider Interviewed By CNNStaff, APPS2018-11-20T14:54:04+00:00

Dealing with Yet Another Massacre As a Parent

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T14:56:39+00:00

Leesburg Today and Ashburn Today published an article by our director, Dr. Michael Oberschneider, on the recent horrific tragedy in Newtown, CT. Dealing With Yet Another Massacre As A Parent

Dealing with Yet Another Massacre As a ParentStaff, APPS2018-11-20T14:56:39+00:00

Ashburn VA Psychiatrist and Therapist Weekend Hours

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T14:59:45+00:00

Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services is pleased to announce that our psychiatrists and therapists are now seeing new and existing child and adult patients over the weekend. Over the past few decades, one of the bona fide revolutions in mental health treatment has involved the use of modern, FDA-approved medications for certain mental disorders. A careful medication regimen under close supervision of a physician can reduce overall levels of distress, promoting a more appropriate adjustment to situational stressors, as well as facilitating improvements through psychotherapy. Medications are often combined with psychotherapy for treating mental and emotional disorders. APS has Board Certified [...]

Ashburn VA Psychiatrist and Therapist Weekend HoursStaff, APPS2018-11-20T14:59:45+00:00

"Auditory Hypersensitivity and Autism Spectrum Disorders" by Dr. Jay Lucker

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T19:39:48+00:00

Dr. Jay Lucker of Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services recently published a schorarly article on auditory hypersensitivity for children with autism. Auditory Hypersensitivity in Autism Dr. Jay Lucker is a highly regarded speech and language and auditory processing specialist with a speciality in evaluating special needs children and teens. His professional biography is posted here for your review. Jay R. Lucker, Ed.D., CCC-A/SLP, FAAA Dr. Lucker is a certified/licensed audiologist and speech-language pathologist specializing in auditory information processing disorders (APD). Dr. Lucker is also an associate professor in the Dept. of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Howard University, Washington, DC. Dr. [...]

"Auditory Hypersensitivity and Autism Spectrum Disorders" by Dr. Jay LuckerStaff, APPS2018-11-20T19:39:48+00:00

Ms. Kathleen Hwang of Sanders Corner Elementary School Passing

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T20:21:27+00:00

Ms. Kathleen Hwang of Sanders Corner Elementary School was fatally wounded in an accident last week. Dr. Michael Oberschneider, our director, wrote an article on her loss for the Ashburn Patch and Leesburg Patch to help parents in our community. You will find the piece at the Patch or by clicking on the link below. Ms. Kathleen Hwang of Sanders Corner Elementary School

Ms. Kathleen Hwang of Sanders Corner Elementary School PassingStaff, APPS2018-11-20T20:21:27+00:00

Virginia Home Based Counseling Meeting at Ashburn Psychological Services

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T20:25:58+00:00

Ms. Jennifer Sexton of Virginia Home Based Counseling met with Dr. Amy Gordon, Dr. Margaret Wong, Dr. Maggie Avedisian, Dr.Joseph Novello and Dr. Michael Oberschneider of Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services to discuss ways in which the two groups could work together more closely to support Northern Virginia families in need. Virginia Home Based Counseling is a State Licensed Intensive In-Home Service program that provides therapeutic intervention to families with children who are at risk for an out of home placement due to the child's mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder. Intensive in-home services are an effective way to address the situation [...]

Virginia Home Based Counseling Meeting at Ashburn Psychological ServicesStaff, APPS2018-11-20T20:25:58+00:00

Cumberland Hospital Visit at Ashburn Psychological Services

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T23:26:39+00:00

Ms. Noreine Filipkowski of Cumberland Hospital met with Dr. Maggie Avedisian, Dr. Margaret Wong, Dr. Amy Gordon, Dr. Joseph Novello and Dr. Michael Oberschneider to discuss ways in which the two agencies can work together better to support Virginia children and adolescents with significant medical and physical disabilities, injuries and/or lifelong illnesses. To learn more about Cumberland Hospital's in-patient and residential facilities, we invite you to visit them at: www.cumberlandhospital.com or at (800) 368-3472.

Cumberland Hospital Visit at Ashburn Psychological ServicesStaff, APPS2018-11-20T23:26:39+00:00

Ashburn VA Psychiatrist Weekend Hours

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T23:29:19+00:00

Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services is pleased to announce that our psychiatrists are now seeing new and existing patients over the weekend. Over the past few decades, one of the bona fide revolutions in mental health treatment has involved the use of modern, FDA-approved medications for certain mental disorders. A careful medication regimen under close supervision of a physician can reduce overall levels of distress, promoting a more appropriate adjustment to situational stressors, as well as facilitating improvements through psychotherapy. Medications are often combined with psychotherapy for treating mental and emotional disorders. APS has Board Certified Child, Adolescent, Adult and Forensic [...]

Ashburn VA Psychiatrist Weekend HoursStaff, APPS2018-11-20T23:29:19+00:00

Ashburn VA Psychologist Interviewed on Elections by Washington Times Reporter

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T23:36:24+00:00

Dr. Michael Oberschneider, our director, was interviewed by Stephen Dinan of the Washington Times on the psychology of voting for the presidential election. The piece is titled: Leaning Left or Right, Red or Blue, the Answer May Be In Your Genes. The complete article can be found at: http://p.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/nov/5/leaning-left-or-right-red-or-blue-answer-may-be-in/

Ashburn VA Psychologist Interviewed on Elections by Washington Times ReporterStaff, APPS2018-11-20T23:36:24+00:00

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