WHAT’S NEW
Silvan Lodge Neuro-developmental Clinic disorders clinic opens in Frankston NOW OPEN Silvan Lodge is a Neurodevelopment Clinic with trained professionals providing services in the area of z CHILD, ADOLESCENT & ADULT PSYCHIATRY z EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY z FAMILY THERAPY z GROUP THERAPY z INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING & OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES z CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY As the awareness of ADD grows, so do the ‘myths and misinformation’ concerning this disorder and the treatment modalities. Silvan Lodge Clinic is leading the way in education, to give every person an equal opportunity for their future in life...ADD takes on many prolles and at Silvan Lodge Clinic we have an educational perspective, which will allow the identilcation of ‘at risk’ children. Offering services for a range of neuro-developmental disorders for children, adolescents and adults.
specialists in their field 361 Nepean Hwy, Frankston Ph 9770 6777 Fax 97706711 PAGE 30
Chelsea – Mordialloc News 7 August 2012
A CLINIC specialising in neuro-developmental disorders has opened a practice in Frankston after 16 years operating in North Caulfield. Silvan Lodge Clinical Consultants is run by the Barry family and is led by psychiatrist Dr Ronald M Barry. A consultant child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, Dr Barry has more than 40 years of experience in the field of developmental differences. He trained in the United States and worked there for 20 years before returning to Melbourne to resume his career in his home town. Silvan Lodge Clinic opened in 1995 as a specialty clinic dealing exclusively with the assessment, treatment and management of neuro-developmental disorders. Specific neuro-developmental disorders include pervasive developmental disorders, autistic spectrum disorders (including Asperger’s Syndrome and autism), AD/HD and specific learning difficulties, as well as the emotional difficulties that are often associated with these disorders. The clinic began with what it believes to be Australia’s first group therapy program for adults with AD/HD.
Since then, Dr Barry and his co-therapists, clinical psychologist Astra King and psychologist Teana Barry, have run extensive group programs to benefit their clients. Over the years, the clinic has expanded to include psycho-educational and vocational assessments, assessments for educational funding applications, an AD/HD coaching program and specialised and general counselling services for individuals, couples, and families. It also offers the parenting program, ‘P.S. I Love You’, developed and run by Mrs King. Silvan Lodge Clinic psychologists have also been involved in the training of provisional psychologists for entry into the profession. Other clinicians at Silvan Lodge Clinic include educational psychologist Roger Edwards, psychologist Valerie Park and provisional psychologist Alison Percy. Counselling services are available under the Better Access to Mental Health Scheme with referral from your GP. Silver Lodge Clinic is at 361 Nepean Highway, Frankston, phone 9770 6777.