DR. MEREDITH RIMMER

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Dr. Meredith Rimmer specializes in child clinical psychology and testing/assessment. She has a subspecialty in working with children and families with special needs. (e.g., autistic spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and ADHD).
 
Dr. Rimmer received training in discrete trial training/ABA (applied behavior analysis), pediatric psychotherapy/assessment from St. John’s Child and Family Development Center , Glen Roberts Child Study Center , and UCLA’s Neuropsychology program. She completed a two year post-doctoral fellowship at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) focusing on developmental disabilities, neuropsychological assessments, and children with cancer.
 
Dr. Rimmer is former President and Clinical Director of SEEK Education, Inc., (Special Education for Exceptional Kids) a non-profit clinic serving over 100 children and families with special needs. She is currently in private practice with two offices in the San Fernando Valley . She has also published articles on parent-child interactions and cognitive remediation for children and young adults with chronic medical conditions and neuropsychological impairments. Dr. Rimmer is active in the community, serving on several boards and is a member of the local and national organizations for Autistic Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and other related disabilities.

 QUESTIONS -   click on questions to play answers                                

Who is at risk for autism?

Are boys more prone to autism?

What are the symptoms of autism?

How is autism diagnosed?

Are children born autistic or does it develop after birth?

What's the difference between Asperger's and autism?

Does the GFCF work?

Is there a cure for autism?

At what age can autism be diagnosed?

Is autism genetic? 

Is there a test for autism, during pregnancy?

Has there been an increase in autism in the past 5 - 10 years?  To what is the increase attributed?

What is the vaccine - autism connection?

Are there options for vaccinating my child?

Will my autistic child speak?

What are my child's rights for education and services?

Are there any therapies that can help my autistic child?

Will my autistic child ever lead a "normal" life?

Will my autistic child ever form an attachment to me?

When and how should I explain my child's autism to his/her siblings?

How does autism effect a family?

Is there a grieving process involved in discovering my child has autism?