AboutJames Michael Roan Expertise Expertise: Expertise: I can provide information on autism and Asperger`s syndrome. I cannot and will not attempt to diagnose at any time. I can answer general questions related to assessment and educational planning.
Experience I have specialized in the area of autism for nearly 9 years.
Education/Credentials M.Ed. School Psychology
M.Ed Adult Education
Past/Present Clients Children aged 2-18 diagnosed with autism, Pdd-NOS, and Asperger's Disorder.
Question My 7 year old daughter has just been suspended from school again for her violent reaction to another child who was trying to help pack away, but more her then physical assault on her teacher who stepped in to stop her doing more halm. What can I do? She is a really nice loving and affectionate child I have spent a small fortune seeking help from Dev Ped and psychologists and this outburst of violence only seems to happen at school and now at soccer but is always provoked. It is not that she hits its how badly and how over the top her reactions are? I want to help solve the problem and treat the cause but am lost. Her diet is excellent little or no junk, mostly vegetarian and unprocessed. She was diagnosed with ODD but only really to help get support in the school, because I had not witnessed this behaviour myself until recently. I now help coach her soccer team and have witnessed this aggression or violence towards others first hand.
Answer Hi Sonia;
Delayed development of the executive functions is generally the culprit behind poor emotional and behavioral regulation. I'll need more information. Do you have a current evaluation and are you willing to let me review it? If so, scan and email to me roanpsych@gmail.com.
Are you suspecting Asperger's syndrome?
Kind regards,
James
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Bio
James Roan is a certified school psychologist who has been consulting in the areas of autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and learning difficulties in the United States and in Ireland for over ten years (http://www.jamesroan.com). James earned his M.Ed. in School Psychology and M. Ed. in Adult Education and receives ongoing post graduate training in autism at the University of Washington’s Autism Center. James Roan has traveled to Galway, Limerick, Mayo, Clare, Dublin, Cork, Waterford, and other cities and counties across Ireland assessing children and adults, and consulting with solicitors (lawyers) in defense of children with disabilities. James Roan was the consulting assessment professional responsible for many of the autism and AD/HD screening tools and other content for Access Special Needs.Com. James Roan consulted with the graduate department of the Waterford Institute of Technology in Waterford Ireland in the development of their graduate program for the certification of private autism tutors. James has conducted formal assessments of students in the Autism Unit in the Claddagh National School in County Galway Ireland.
