Do you have concerns about your marriage or a relationship? Is there an emotional issue such as depression or stress that is causing problems at home or at work? Are you concerned about a child’s performance in school?
It may be time to talk to a professional and find the answers you’re looking for. As a licensed professional counselor with over 50 years experience, I have helped countless individuals, couples and families solve problems.
With adults I work on:
- Stress, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, depression
- Anger control
- Pain management
- Habit control
- Money problems
- Work issues
- Interpersonal issues
With couples and families I work on:
- Parent-child issues
- Marital or couple conflicts
- Multigenerational issues
- Family conflicts
- Stepfamily issues
If you’re in the North Texas area and are having difficulties with those or other issues, contact me at 817-926-0801. I can give you a full description of my fees and the insurance plans I accept. Call me to talk about counseling or assessment needs, or to make an appointment.
Donald Baer, LPC, is a Fort Worth, TX counselor who has assessed children for behavioral, developmental, emotional, and academic problems for 40 years. This page covers common causes of early childhood behavior concerns, including ADHD (marked by distractibility, short attention span, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity), Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and intellectual or learning difficulties. Baer offers full child assessments from early infancy through adolescence to help identify the underlying cause of a child’s struggles before recommending next steps.
Q: What are common causes of behavior problems in young children?
A: Common causes include ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and intellectual or learning problems, according to Donald Baer, LPC.
Q: What are the core symptoms of ADHD in children?
A: The four core symptoms are distractibility, short attention span, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. Children with ADHD are often first noticed when they start daycare or school, due to a pattern of not cooperating with providers or teachers.
Q: What does Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) look like in a child?
A: A child with ODD is often irritable, grouchy, easily annoyed, or angry, argues with children and adults, doesn’t follow rules, blames others for mistakes, and carries grudges.
Q: How can a learning problem be distinguished from a developmental disability?
A: If learning difficulties are limited to certain subjects like reading, writing, or arithmetic, a learning disability may be the cause. If the problems occur across all subjects, a developmental or intellectual disability may be responsible.
Q: How does Donald Baer determine what a struggling child needs?
A: He first identifies the cause of the problem through a full assessment. He has assessed children for developmental, behavioral, emotional, and academic problems for 40 years, from early infancy through adolescence. See Child Assessments for more detail.
Q: How do I get started with an assessment?
A: You can contact Donald Baer to schedule an evaluation and discuss your child’s needs.
