At Green Leaf, not only do we offer comprehensive ADHD assessments for children and adults, we now also help children with an ADHD diagnosis (and their families) understand what this means and how to move forward following a diagnosis.
"Focus & Flourish: Learning About My ADHD" is a single session, post-diagnosis, small group meeting for children ages 7-10 and a parent.
In this group, one of our psychologists provides an interactive feedback-style session for children about their ADHD diagnosis with other children in and around their age group.
Discussing ADHD in a small group setting allows children to not feel alone in their diagnosis and also provides supportive and helpful education on understanding ADHD, managing symptoms, and having a happy and successful life with the diagnosis.
One parent is also invited to join their child during this session :)
"Focus & Flourish: Learning About My ADHD" is a single session, post-diagnosis, small group meeting for children ages 7-10 and a parent.
In this group, one of our psychologists provides an interactive feedback-style session for children about their ADHD diagnosis with other children in and around their age group.
Discussing ADHD in a small group setting allows children to not feel alone in their diagnosis and also provides supportive and helpful education on understanding ADHD, managing symptoms, and having a happy and successful life with the diagnosis.
One parent is also invited to join their child during this session :)
What Does the Session Include?
- Information on what ADHD is and how ADHD can impact your child's schooling and day-to-day life. We provide children with examples of how ADHD might be impacting their lives, help them identify areas that they struggle with, and understand why they are struggling.
- We discuss what can be done to help with ADHD symptoms including a breakdown of what may be helpful at home and at school.
- It is critical for children who are diagnosed with ADHD to begin to develop self-advocacy skills. The concept of self-advocacy will be introduced along with some examples of how to self-advocate for support both at home and at school.
- It is very important that self-esteem is maintained for children who struggle with ADHD symptoms. An emphasis will be placed on strengths associated with ADHD (e.g., being able to hyper-focus on certain activities) and identifying individuals with ADHD who are well known and successful. This will provide them with re-assurance that it is very possible to be successful and that their diagnosis will not hold them back.
- Finally, at the end of the session, children will be provided with the opportunity to ask any questions that they have about ADHD.
Who Provides The Session?
The session is offered by one of our psychologists (Kayla Kilborn) who specializes in child ADHD assessment.
Where Does "Focus & Flourish" Take Place?
How Long Is The Session?
The duration is 50 minutes.
What Is The Fee for the Session?
The fee is $200.
Payment is due the day of the session date and will be collected before the session begins.
Payment is due the day of the session date and will be collected before the session begins.
Will My Insurance Cover The Fee?
"Focus and Flourish" is a feedback-style session and can be submitted as a psychological service if your insurance offers coverage for psychologists.
We will provide a receipt that you can submit for reimbursement.
We will provide a receipt that you can submit for reimbursement.
What Are The Payment Options?
Payment can be made via e-transfer, debit, credit, or cash.
Is This A Therapy Session?
No, "Focus & Flourish" is a feedback-style session that communicates to children the details of their diagnosis in a child-friendly way.
Can More Than One Parent Attend?
Given the room space, we are only able to accommodate one parent per child during sessions.
Can Parents Ask Questions During The Question Period?
The question period is mainly designed for children to ask questions as this also helps with fostering self-advocacy skills. However, parents are absolutely encouraged to help their child ask questions if needed.
Parents are also always welcome to send questions via e-mail to the program coordinator or to their diagnosing psychologist.
Parents are also always welcome to send questions via e-mail to the program coordinator or to their diagnosing psychologist.
Are There Follow-Up Sessions?
"Focus & Flourish" is one session only.
Can I Send A Question From My Child After The Session?
Yes, questions can always be asked after the program.
Parents can each out to the program coordinator or the child’s diagnosing psychologist at Green Leaf Psychological to ask any questions they or their child may have about ADHD.
Parents can each out to the program coordinator or the child’s diagnosing psychologist at Green Leaf Psychological to ask any questions they or their child may have about ADHD.
How Many People Will Be Attending?
A session will consist of a maximum of 8 people (i.e. 4 children and 4 adults).
Does My Child Need An ADHD Diagnosis?
Yes, this session is designed for children 7-10 years old who have had a formal ADHD assessment and diagnosis.
Does My Child Need To Be Diagnosed At Green Leaf to Attend?
No. As long as they have an official diagnosis from a psychologist or physician they are welcome to attend.
My Child is Close To 7...Can They Attend?
It may be possible for your child to attend the session if they are close to the age group of the session.
Please reach out to the coordinator of the program to determine if this session would be a good fit for your child.
Please reach out to the coordinator of the program to determine if this session would be a good fit for your child.
I Have More Questions - Can I Send Them To You?
Yes, of course! Please send your questions to the program coordinator, Kayla Kilborn and she will be in touch asap.
Let's Get Started.
Let's Get Started.
If your 7-10 year-old child has been diagnosed with ADHD and you would like help them feel supported and learn more about the diagnosis in a child-friendly way, this group was created for you :)
To learn more and to gain access to the next session, please complete the short request form below and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
To learn more and to gain access to the next session, please complete the short request form below and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
Focus & Flourish for Kids with ADHD
Green Leaf Psychological - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Green Leaf Psychological Services, Inc.
Psychologists Helping Kids with ADHD in Halifax, Nova Scotia