Amyra Weissberg Henry, LCSW, ACSW offers a range of consultative services in child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy. Services include psycho-educational evaluation, evaluation of both social-emotional and behavioral functioning as well as life skills assessment. Amyra is committed to assisting students, parents and schools find remedies for academic underachievement and negative feelings about school. Her goal is to help challenged students achieve their potential through timely identification and evaluation, in order to access appropriate services and resources. Amyra also provides consultation services in order to help parents effectively navigate the frequently confusing, challenging, and, at times, intimidating special education process.
Psychoeducational Assessments designed to maximize academic and social-emotional success
Achieve positive outcomes by building school/student/parent partnerships to support student achievement
Bring fresh eyes to evaluate academic challenges and generate solutions
Full case management
As an expert in special education consultation, she also works with parents and schools to develop an IEP as well as participates in IEP conferences to foster best outcomes.
RESOURCES
CHADD
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
www.chadd.org
Nationally recognized authority on ADHD
NAMICCNS
National Alliance on Mental Illness – Cook County North Suburban
www.namiccns.org
Erika’s Lighthouse
Teen depression and mental health education organization
www.erikaslighthouse.org
Learning Disabilities Association of America
www.ldaamerica.org
Autism Speaks
www.autismspeaks.org