Developmental and Behavioral Counseling
Offering expert behavioral therapy in Rotterdam, Elif Akagündüz supports children’s developmental and behavioral growth…
I integrate evidence-based approaches like ABA and Floortime to analyze behavior and foster consistent support at home and school.
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As a psychologist and orthopedagoog working with children, adolescents, and families with a holistic approach , I believe every child has a unique developmental, emotional, and social structure. Therefore, every intervention plan is individualized and needs-focused.
The goal of my work is to highlight the child’s strengths, support emotional regulation and social skills, and establish a consistent support system across the home-school line.
Who is This Behavioral Therapy Service For?
Developmental and Behavioral Counseling is designed for children, adolescents, and their families seeking support in the following areas:
Difficulties with emotional regulation, anxiety, anger, fear, or social withdrawal.
Attention deficit, impulsivity, and hyperactivity (ADHD).
Social communication difficulties and social skill deficits.
Managing challenging behaviors and developing routine at home and school.
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning disabilities, and developmental delays.
Early childhood developmental assessment needs.
Core Approaches and Methods Used
I integrate various evidence-based and play-based approaches, customized according to your child’s needs:
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis): Analyzes the function of behavior to set measurable goals, facilitating skill acquisition and increase in adaptive behavior through techniques like reinforcement and shaping.
Floortime (DIR): Focuses on the child’s developmental steps, individual differences, and relational needs. It strengthens joint attention, reciprocity, and problem-solving skills through play-based interactions.
VP-MAPP: Helps in identifying early signs and setting tailored goals in areas such as language, play, and social skills.
Play Therapy: Supports emotional expression, trauma processing, and self-regulation skills through symbolic and free play.
Working with Aggressive Behaviors: Involves preventive and corrective interventions, including emotional regulation, trigger analysis, and non-violent problem-solving steps.
Service Content and Process
The counseling process begins by establishing the child’s individual developmental profile and preparing an implementable goal plan in collaboration with the family.
Developmental Assessment: Various standardized tests and observational tools are applied to identify the child’s strengths and support needs in cognitive, emotional, social, and developmental areas.
ABA-Based Behavior Analysis: Detailed analysis to understand the function of problematic behaviors and develop preventive/corrective strategies.
Strategic Support Plans: Creation of customized plans for consistent and effective support in the home and school environment.
Parental Counseling: Providing training programs on positive parenting and empathetic communication , home behavior management, and establishing routines