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How We Treat SLD
Because SLDs affect different aspects of one’s life (work/school, family, interpersonal relationships), the SLD Program custom tailors treatments to meet each patient’s precise needs, including the following:
- Education - An individual diagnosed with an SLD should become knowledgeable about its effects. We answer patients’ questions and direct them to publications and websites that provide scientifically sound information, and to local support groups and organizations.
- Medications - Many individuals with SLD benefit from treatment with medications to help control symptoms of anxiety, depression and/or obsessions and compulsions. However, no medication has been proven to fully treat all symptoms of SLDs.
- Psychotherapy - Individuals with SLD often experience psychological problems, such as anxiety, depressed mood or obsessive-compulsive behaviors. While medications may help, people may also benefit from coping strategies to change behavior patterns and handle difficult feelings. “Social coaching” specific to social situations, alternative strategies to improve social skills and comfort in social settings, and individual or family therapy may also be helpful.
- Social Skills Seminar - This course teaches basic social skills, including verbal and nonverbal communication and job interview and interpersonal relationship skills.