ABOUT SUSAN
Dr. Schmidt earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 1996 from the California School of Professional Psychology. She also earned a credential in School Psychology and School Counseling in 1998. Dr. Schmidt received her post doctoral training at Stanford Medical Center in the Adolescent Outpatient Treatment Center focusing on substance abuse and adolescent development. She also completed an internship at Kaiser Permanente in Walnut Creek which focused on children and assessment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
After her internship she was a staff psychologist for Kaiser at Walnut Creek and Antioch. In Walnut Creek she continued to work with children and neuropsychological assessment. While at Kaiser in Antioch she worked in the adult outpatient chemical dependency program.
Dr. Schmidt continued working with children and adolescents as the District Psychologist for the Liberty Union High School District. She conducted evaluations for identification of learning disabilities. She also completed testing for annual and triennial Individual Education Plans and 504 Accommodation Plans.
While working as the District Psychologist, she conducted group and individual psychotherapy.
Dr. Schmidt earned her School Psychologist and School Counseling credential while employed as the District Psychologist. She and her family moved to Marin County in 1999 where she opened her private practice. Dr. Schmidt has provided neuropsychological assessment, parenting classes, individual therapy, family therapy and consultation services in her practice.
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Dr. Schmidt has taken extensive continuing education in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder focusing on the diagnosis and presentation in both children and adults.
SERVICES
Neuropsychological Evaluation
Learning Disability Evaluation
(Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, etc.)
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Evaluation
(Children and Adults)
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Autism Sprectrum Disorder Evaluation
(Children and Adults)
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Testing Accommodation Evaluation
(SSAT, SAT, ACT, GMAT, LSAT & MCAT)
School or Parent Consultation
Consultation with Teachers and Staff
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Individualized Education Plan Meeting Attendance
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504 Accommodation Plan Meeting Attendance
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SST Meeting Attendance
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Preparing Parents for IEP or 504 Meeting
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Parent Consultation
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Parent Coaching regarding children and adolescents with ADHD and/or Autism
Spectrum Disorder
Areas Assessed by Administration and Interpretation of
Standardized Tests
Intelligence
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Social Pragmatics and Social Functioning
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Academics
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Visual Spatial Relationships
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Non-Verbal Reasoning
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Language Processing
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Attention and Concentration
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Memory and Learning
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Planning and Organization
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Executive Functioning
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Problem Solving
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Sensory Perceptual Functioning
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Emotional, Behavioral and Personality Functioning
Adult Coaching / Therapy
Adults with ADHD
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Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Parent Coaching for Children and Adolescents with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Psychotherapy - Adolescents & Teens
Anxiety, Academic Stress, Mood Issues, Family and Peer Relationships
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Parent Consultation
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Supportive, Developmentally Focused Therapy.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Parent interview to understand your concerns regarding your child and take a developmental history
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Testing Sessions
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Written Report
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An understanding of strengths and weaknesses
related to testing
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A diagnosis (if appropriate)
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Treatment plan with recommendations
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Attendance at IEP, 504 or school meeting (f necessary)
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Follow-up consultation with parents or child
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History Taking
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Diagnostic and Structured Interview
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Review of Relevant Records
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Interview of Collateral Contacts (if appropriate)
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Questionnaires
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Additional Neuropsychological Testing (if necessary)
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Feedback Meeting
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Written Report (if requested)
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Collaboration with Treatment Team
CONTACT
Address
405 Enfrente Road, Suite 220
Novato, CA 94949
Tel: 415-884-2021
Fax: 415-813-2027