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HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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We help individuals with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), Autism, Anxiety, and Depression in Chicago, IL. Our programs include neurofeedback, educational therapy, psychotherapy, and psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing.

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Our Chicago office is located at: 2409 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 755-1775 info@helpforld.com Read More…

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ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD/ADHD) AND LEARNING DISABILITY TESTING

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– Neuropsychological Testing – Psychoeducational Testing – Dyslexia Testing – ADD/ADHD screenings – Standardized Examination Accommodations Testing

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TREATMENT AND THERAPY PROGRAMS FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES, ADD/ADHD, EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION

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Our programs are designed to help you reach your full potential! At CSLC we take careful measures to assess your needs and apply them to one of our unique programs. – Neurofeedback – Educational Therapy and tutoring – Executive Functions Training – Psychotherapy Read More…

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ABOUT LEARNING DISABILITIES AND ADD/ADHD

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A learning disability, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia, is defined as a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using spoken or written language, which may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read…

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Natural Treatment For Attention Deficit Disorders Without Medication

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When I was growing up in the 1970’s, there were always boys who were hyper. They couldn’t control their behaviors, responded impulsively to everything placed in front of them, and acted as if driven by little motors constantly running full speed inside their bodies. There were also boys who stared off into space on a regular basis, seeing a whole movie playing behind their eyes. There were...

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Thoughts on Executive Functioning Skills

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Thoughts on Executive Functioning Skills By Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. When I first began teaching special education in the early 1990’s, the term executive functioning was unheard of. As a young teacher, I very quickly saw the importance of developing underlying cognitive skills to help my students learn more efficiently. They benefited tremendously from learning better strategy usage, time...

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How Do I Know I Need a Psychological Evaluation: Executive Functioning (Part 1)
October 7, 2020
There are several reasons a person might need a psychological evaluation. Psychological evaluations are used to measure the current levels of functioning for a lot of different cognitive domains. In this series, we will explore some of the common domains evaluated by psychological assessments and how to recognize if you may benefit from an evaluation. […]Read More »
What Makes a Good Psychological Evaluation?
September 16, 2020
There are many reasons why a person would need a psychological evaluation. Psychological evaluations are used to measure emotional regulation, academic functioning, executive functioning, personality, intelligence, and many other components that make up the human psyche. When it comes time to choose the person or agency who is going to be responsible for conducting the […]Read More »
Dr. Goldstein Featured on Voyage Chicago
January 23, 2018
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Cognitive Solutions partners with The Chicago Health and Wellness Alliance
December 21, 2017
Cognitive Solutions is proud to announce our partnership with Dr. Alan Bain of the Chicago Health and Wellness Alliance. Dr. Bain is a medical doctor who specializes in the whole patient approach. His broad views of medical treatment, unique diagnostic procedures, and incorporation of non-traditional methods create a perfect synergy with the Cognitive Solutions approach to […]Read More »
What is Anxiety?
August 30, 2017
Is it Anxiety, a Phobia or just Life in Twenty-first Century? By Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most prevalent mental health issues in the United States. It affects over 18% of the adult population with 22% suffering from a severe […]Read More »
Is there such a thing as an ADHD diet?
June 7, 2017
Is there such a thing as an ADHD diet? Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. “You are what you eat” is an axiom that I’m sure most healthcare and fitness experts would agree with. After all, there is no doubt that good nutrition is crucial for maintaining good health in people of all ages, especially children. Furthermore, over […]Read More »
The Challenges of Building a Private Practice
May 15, 2017
By Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. In the course of my twenty years in the education and psychology fields, I have engaged in conversations with hundreds of colleagues and students who are new to private practice work. The question I am asked the most frequently from these individuals is, “How did you build your practice?” To put some […]Read More »
Why Do More Children Seem to Have ADHD Today?
May 1, 2017
Why Do More Children Seem to Have ADHD? By Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. According to a study conducted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and published in Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 6.4 million or 11 percent of US children between the ages of 4 and 17 have ADHD. […]Read More »
The Parents Dilemma – Choosing the Right Therapy When Your Child Has ADHD
March 13, 2017
The Parents Dilemma – Choosing the Right Therapy When Your Child Has ADHD Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. Educational Psychologist, Chicago Illinois According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) 5 percent of American children have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) puts it at 11 percent – over twice that […]Read More »
Lesser Known Keys to Academic Success: Grit
February 14, 2017
Guest Blog Lesser Known Keys to Academic Success: Grit There are many factors that go into determining whether a student is successful in school and on standardized tests. In this article, I’ll discuss a “lesser known” factor that parents and students should be aware of when developing a plan for improving performance in school and […]Read More »
Depression Part III : Modern Therapy
January 3, 2017
By Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. For the past few months, we’ve been discussing the symptoms, causes and various treatment options for depression. Currently, it’s estimated that 13% of men and 21% of women in America will experience some level of clinical depression in their lives. In the past, treatment of depression usually involved long term psychoanalysis […]Read More »
Depression Part II: Therapeutic Treatment Options
October 15, 2016
Some say the depression is an affliction that is exasperated, if not caused by our modern life style. Nevertheless, whatever the cause, therapists and physicians now have pharmaceutical options and well as traditional talk therapy to help patients suffering from this malady. This blog examines the different choices available to help those who are depressed.Read More »
Chicago Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
September 23, 2016
What is it Like to Have Both Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Living with either dyslexia or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), let alone both of them, can be hard, unless you really know how to advocate for yourself and unless you have supportive people in your life. Dyslexia and ADHD are both […]Read More »
Depression: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Part I
September 19, 2016
Depression: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment – Part I of III Depression: What’s it all about? By Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. Educational Psychologist “I have had issues with depression all my life, and it’s probably true to say there was a tendency towards it even when I was very young, during my schooldays. There was often – and this […]Read More »
The History of Neurofeedback: Part III
August 22, 2016
The History of Neurofeedback: Part III By Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. Educational Psychologist, Chicago Illinois Ever since the 1970’s, when scientists like Dr. Barry Sterman and Dr. Joe Kamiya first demonstrated that patients with epilepsy could avoid seizures by regulating their own brain activity, quantitative electroencephalography, also called neurofeedback, has had a place in medicine. […]Read More »
The History of Neurofeedback: Part II
July 12, 2016
The History of Neurofeedback: Part II Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. Educational Psychologist For far too long, neurofeedback has been viewed as a therapy based more on wishful thinking than science. Perhaps this is because early in its history – in the 1960s and 70s – neurofeedback attracted the attention of those pursuing spiritual growth as well […]Read More »
The History of Neurofeedback: Part I
June 1, 2016
How does Neurofeedback work? Why is it so effective in treating brain conditions as varied as ADHD, traumatic brain injury, seizures and learning disabilities? And so on. In the interest of answering these and other questions, we thought we’d start with the history of this remarkable, non-medicinal treatment for the brain known as Neurotherapy now available in Chicago.Read More »
Summer Classes Forming Now
April 17, 2016
Cognitive Solutions offers one on one and group programs in the summer aimed at developing students’ processing abilities, executive functions, and academic weaknesses. Our programs are highly individualized, and designed to help our students reach their full potential. Our programming is designed for students diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD), learning disabilities (dyslexia, […]Read More »
The Screen Time Debate
April 13, 2016
Screen Time: How Much Is Too Much? Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. Look around in any waiting room, restaurant, or public space filled with children who are required to wait for a period of time. What percentage of those children are engaged in conversation or play? How many are reading quietly to themselves? Now, how many are […]Read More »
What Exactly Is A Learning Specialist?
March 21, 2016
Learning Specialist – Isn’t that just a tutor? By Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. Tutors have existed for as long as man. Elders helping the younger generation learn the skill sets necessary to survive in their environment. Of course, early tutoring focused more on gathering food and creating shelter than on memorizing math tables. Fast forward to […]Read More »

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