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PRACTICE & CONSULTATION SPECIALIZATION |
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School Services |
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School Services and Consultation Dr. Gale is certified by the California Department of Education as a Nonpublic Agency in the areas of behavior assessment, intervention, and training. Click here to view CA Dept of Ed Web Site Program Description (Note: Click on "Site Name, then press "G" to get to "Gale." The street address listed on the Dept of Ed web site is out of date. Use the email address on the Main Page). As a member of the California Diagnostic Center's PENT (Positive Environments, Network of Trainers) Leadership Cadre, Dr. Gale participates on the research team analyzing behavior plan effectiveness and group process, and serves as PENT's Technology Advisor. To learn more about PENT, click here. Dr. Gale is also a Regional Center vendor and primarily accepts referrals for group treatment |
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Spectrum Anxiety Disorders (Individual Treatment) Dr. Gale works with children adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety-based problems that interfere with school, work, or daily functioning. Types of disorders treated include panic disorder, school refusal, OCD, anxiety-related sleep problems, generalized anxiety, social phobia, and physical symptoms associated with anxiety. Click here to learn more. |
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Impulse Control Problems (Individual Treatment) Dr. Gale provides individual treatment for children and adults with developmental disabilities for anger management difficulties, oppositional behavior, and conduct problems. Many of the treatment strategies are quite similar to those used for treatment of anxiety disorders, however with some important differences, since such behaviors often place others, including the person losing control, at risk Click here to learn more. |
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Social Skills Deficits (Child & Adolescent Groups) Dr. Gale runs time-limited group sessions for school-aged individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome or High Functioning Autism, ADHD, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, Oppositional Defiant Disorder or related problems with significant difficulties in social relating. Participants learn effective ways to manage behavioral difficulties while practicing effective social interaction strategies. Services are available for children and adolescents aged 9 to 17 years of age Target areas involve rigidity, difficulty controlling anger, social anxiety, and restricted ranges of interest. Group is time-limited and, treatment, in part, is customized based on pre-assessment surveys completed by students, parents, and teachers. Individuals with acute psychiatric disturbance, chemical-dependency, or who exhibit unstable impulse control problems are not appropriate for this group. Click here to learn more. |
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Social Skills Deficits (Adult Individual & Group Treatment) Dr. Gale runs two ongoing groups for adults who have Asperger’s Syndrome or High Functioning Autism, ADHD, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities. Group treatment is offered to adults 18 and older with significant difficulties socializing and problem solving in daily life. Regional Center funding is accepted. Typical clients in groups are diagnosed with any of the following:
Individuals with acute psychiatric disturbance, chemical-dependency, or who exhibit unstable impulse control problems are not appropriate for this group. Click here to learn more. |
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Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Dr. Gale provides behavioral consulting services, working with school districts and privately with children and families. Behaviors to be targeted often include: oppositional or defiant behavior; impulse control problems; and other behavior problems that significantly impact individuals and/or family members. Click here to learn more. Dr. Gale has also developed specialized assessments for children and adolescents based upon their specific treatment needs. His latest instrument, the C-BATT Rapid Screener, helps rapidly identify problem behaviors broken down into descriptive categories. This on-line instrument can be completed by any adult who knows the individual being rated reasonably well. Although the tool itself is descriptive, it links to nationally normed instruments and can produce an acuity index, if needed. It also links to Dr. Gale's other C-BATT online programs: Functional Analysis, Progress Communicator, and e-Points, a sophisticated online token economy system. |
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Psychodiagnostic and psychoeducational assessment is available for children aged 5-22, and adults with suspected developmentally disabling conditions. Dr. Gale specializes in assessing cognition, learning, attention, executive functioning, and adaptive behavior as part of the evaluation process. |
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Primarily for teachers, other educational professionals, psychologists and other mental health professionals. Topics include: Managing Difficult Behaviors, Discrete Trial Training, General Behavior Management, Overview of Developmental Disorders, Using Technology in Clinical Interventions, and Quick, Powerful Data Collection methods. Click here to access form for more information. |
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Customized Program Development, Assessment and Data Collection Services Dr. Gale provides contracts with schools and organizations serving child and adults with special needs. We can adapt our software products to meet individual needs and situations. Contact the office for more information. |