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Community > Inova Kellar Center > Attention and Learning Disorders Service

Attention and Learning Disorders Service

The Attention and Learning Disorders Service provides evaluation and treatment services for children and adolescents who either are suspected of having, or have previously been identified as having, an attention or learning disorder. Children and adolescents who have difficulties with paying attention, concentrating, following directions, exhibiting self control, remaining seated, organizing themselves, or learning in school are appropriate for referral. Other problems that are typically associated with attention and learning problems include: making and keeping friends; getting along with family members; controlling anger and frustration; and having problems with basic reading skills, mathematics calculation, numerical reasoning, written and oral expression, and listening comprehension. Practical interventions designed to help the child or adolescent accommodate to his/her disability are also provided.

Program Components

Evaluation

  • Structured parent, child, and teacher interviews
  • Behavioral evaluation through parent and teacher rating scales
  • Psychological and neuropsychological screening
  • Treatment recommendations

Outpatient Therapy Services

  • Parent education and support groups to help improve parenting skills
  • Children's education, self control/social skills groups to help children understand the disorder, learn to control their behavior, and better relate with others
  • Individual therapy for children and adolescents
  • Family therapy designed to resolve issues through an individualized problem-solving approach

Medication Management

  • Evaluation of and monitoring response to medications
  • Consultation with parents and teachers regarding medication response



  • (ACT) Abused Children’s Treatment Program
  • Attention & Learning Disorders Service
  • Day Treatment Program
  • In-Home Services Program
  • Intensive Outpatient Programs
  • Kellar School
  • Outpatient Family Services
  • Summer Program

How To Contact Us
All services are now located at our new facility at the intersection of Routes 66 and 50. Click here for directions.

11204 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-218-8500

Inquiries, Admissions and Referrals

The inquiry, assessment and referral office may be reached by calling 703-218-8500. Staff will be available to answer questions, schedule assessments and provide referrals.

How To Refer
An individual may be referred to Inova Kellar Center by parents, school staff, physicians, mental health professionals, courts, family members or other concerned individuals. Inova Kellar Center provides assessments and evaluation by specifically trained clinicians to ensure placement in the most appropriate level of treatment.


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