Welcome! On this website you can
learn about Dr. Gale's clinical practice, work
with school districts, and social skills
programs.
What's New?
Upcoming Webinar:
On April 7, 2009
at 12:30pm, we will be offering a one hour
online presentation, "Introduction to Using
Online Tools." Cost $25. For more
details, click here.
PENT Cadre members...
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newsletter by clicking here.
Here is the movie from the final PENT Forum.
ADAA Conference Presentation View a
handout of Dr. Gale's recent presentation,
Using Technology in Social Skills Groups
to reduce Social Anxiety in Children,
given at the Anxiety Disorders Association of
America Conference on March 13, 2009.
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New Parenting Groups Now Forming.
First sessions begin in April. This 7 session, 14 hour intensive program is
designed for parents who are trying to
better understand and improve the behavior
of children who are oppositional or have
trouble following through. Using a
Developmental-Behavioral best practices
approaches, parents will have an opportunity
to gain new skills and track their progress,
and receive feedback and support between
sessions.
Click here for more details
School Year 08-09 LUNCH Group Program for Kids
and Teens
Our school year LUNCH Groups™ Program started in
October and is in full swing... running
smoothly. Currently we are full for both
programs.
This evidence-based program focuses on Executive
Functioning, Pragmatic Language & Social Skills,
Academic Readiness and Environmental Awareness.
We will begin accepting referrals in
February for our intensive summer programs.
You may use the "Email
Us" link to be placed on the waiting
list or join our
mailing list to receive more
information.
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our comprehensive, cost effective, multi-rater
assessment and treatment monitoring programs.
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LUNCH Groups
Going on our 8th
year, the LUNCH Groups™
Program has been
helping children and teens improve social skills
and executing functioning. We are now
accepting referrals for our intensive summer
sessions.
Click here to learn more.
Selected Topics Regarding the L.U.N.C.H. Groups™
Program
There have been some
changes (effective September 2006) as a result of the
increased emphasis I have placed on expanding the use of my
online assessment and treatment tools for schools and
clinicians. However, our L.U.N.C.H. social skills programs are still going strong. Common diagnoses of
individuals who participate in our programs include: ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Oppositional Behavior, OCD, Social Anxiety,
and High Functioning Autism (HFA). Social skills programs for
adults
are also available.
Click here for details. I also conduct functional behavior
assessments, primarily at the request of school districts or as
an independent examiner.
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Dr. Gale is a non-public agency
provider through the Department of Education. Behavioral
consultation, functional assessment services, independent
psychoeducational assessments, and staff training are provided
to school districts throughout Southern California. Dr.
Gale has been involved on the leadership and research team for
the PENT program through the California Diagnostic Centers (CDE-CDC)
for the past 5 years. Take a poll about IEPs.
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Learn about our adaptive behavior
and social-emotional assessment tool, C-BATT
Rapid Screener.
It was designed as a state-of-the art means for accurately assessing
adaptive skills and interfering behaviors in a manner that is likely
to reduce the need for proceeding to Due Process over test findings.
Its easy-to-use format automatically collects and analyzes
rater information to provide a comprehensive
overview of student behavior. This program is HIPPA-compliant
and provides enhanced understanding of student needs, leading to
more productive meetings and solutions.
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Rater Information:
Up to 10 different raters (e.g., teachers, parents,
DIS staff, outside professionals) may log in and rate the student's
functioning. This secure system analyzes the student's positive
and interfering behaviors and produces a multi-rater report
which is sent to the referring school psychologist or other
referring clinician. The report is then shared with the family
and reviewed with the rest of the IEP team.
For more information register online
or call our office to register for courses at (818) 788-2100.
Dr. Gale is approved by the American Psychological Association to
sponsor continuing education for psychologists and is a CA BBS sponsor
for social workers and Marriage & Family Therapists.
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