Center for Developing Minds

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

May Update 2024

Hello!

The school year is winding down and summer is on the horizon! Hope your family is starting to plan some nice getaways or adventures to the beach, the park, or maybe a favorite campground or vacation spot. Don't forget to include your child in the planning -- it's a great way to model and teach executive function skills!

Please note, if your student is struggling and needs help getting to the "finish line" this month, reach out soon and work with our educational specialists to get them on track. In addition, our educational psychologists are available over the summer if you are considering having psychoeducational testing done before the next school year begins. This is an excellent time to begin this process, because it's really helpful to have rating scales completed for the assessment by teachers who have worked with your student for many months and know your child well.

Please read on for more information about other upcoming clinic happenings and contact us if you have any questions.

~ Damon Korb, M.D.

Director, Center for Developing Minds

Parenting a child with special needs? Join us for our next Child Development Chat!

On Tuesday, May 14, at 7:00pm we will host our upcoming Child Development Chat -- "Nurturing Social Growth: Supporting parents of children with special needs." The discussion will be centered around tips and advice for helping your child build their social skills to have more success engaging with peers.

Bring your questions and concerns to our interactive session, which is free of charge.

We are happy to be hosting our 18th year of educational sessions for the bay area community. Please register in advance by calling the clinic or using our online form.

2024 Child Development Chat Schedule

Dr. Korb Receives Honor from Parents Helping Parents

Several CDM staff members recently enjoyed a wonderful evening celebrating Parents Helping Parents and toasting CDM's Damon Korb, MD, as he was awarded the "Heart of PHP" honor at the 2024 Parents Helping Parents Gala. During the presentation, Dr. Korb also received a special commendation from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors for his contributions to PHP and the community, presented by Susan Slater Ellenberg, President, Board of Supervisors.

Have you heard the news?

We've reduced our wait time for new appointments!

We have recently hired new excellent clinicians and specialists to help families get the care they need sooner! When parents and caregivers have concerns about their child, it is a terrible feeling to have to wait and wait for appointments. Thanks to our new approach for scheduling, we currently have new patient appointment availability only weeks away, instead of many months!

Our admin team has been reaching out to everyone on our wait-list. If you haven't responded yet, please call us (408.358.1853) to arrange an intake appointment. We can help you address any developmental, behavioral, or learning concerns you have about your child.

Upcoming CDM Classes and Groups

Summer Class: Social Brains

For students who could use some extra help getting ready to return to school and build upon or make new friendships, this group will be a great fit!

Join us for a fun-filled week of learning and practicing new social skills!

Mind Lab for Struggling Students

As the school year nears the end of the semester, if you find your student needing intensive educational therapy, please seek help in our Mind Lab.

The CDM Mind Lab provides specialized support for students, age 13-20, who need immediate assistance managing their school work. The intent of the Mind Lab is to teach students how to be productive learners, it is not a tutoring program for specific school subjects.

Click on the flyer for more details and contact the clinic if you'd like to discuss placement for your child.

Mind Lab Information

Early Learning Clinic Programs

Enroll in our Inclusive Playschool Classes

Has your child been, or is likely to be, unsuccessful in a traditional daycare or preschool setting?

Interested in a specialized program that recognizes your child’s strengths while supporting their struggles?

A very unique program for young children with special needs is now available -- our new Inclusive Playschool Classes! Contact the clinic to see if this group might be a good fit for your child, or please share this info with any family who may benefit from this preschool-like option.

Join the clinic team!

We have an immediate need for an additional Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker. Please contact us for more information or see our listing on Indeed.com!

Established nineteen years ago, the CDM clinical team includes experts in child and adolescent behavior and development, psychology, education, and therapy. We provide the highest level of care to young children and students with autism, ADHD, behavioral struggles, learning disabilities, anxiety, speech and language delays, executive function challenges, and depression.

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