Parenting Success is not a “parenting class.” It is a structured individualized process based on research-proven cognitive-behavioral therapy. During each session, parents learn specific behavior management skills to address their child’s unique needs. During the time between sessions, parents practice that specific skill. At the beginning of each session, successes are celebrated and problems are…
Author: Monte W. Davenport, Ph.D.
For 25 years, Dr. Davenport's career has been focused on helping improve the lives of children, teens, college students, and families struggling with ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, oppositional-defiant behavior, learning disorders, and related executive functioning challenges. Call 817.421.8780 to find out how he can help you.
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Young Adult / College Student Evaluation
When you are struggling, you need strong and reliable advice provided in a caring and compassionate manner. Dr. Davenport has over 25 years of experience providing this type of assistance. His evaluation for young adults is designed to identify or rule-out ADD/ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders. This assessment is typically completed in two sessions. First…
Dr. Davenport on EverydayHealth.com
Recently, Dr. Davenport was asked to answer some tough questions about ADHD for the website EverydayHealth.com. Click the links below to see his answers. How is ADHD diagnosed in children? Is ADHD a real disorder? Does ADHD run in families? Why are some kids with ADHD not hyperactive?
Collaborative Care
Collaborative Care is at the Heart of the Life Solutions Difference
Dyslexia: Identifying, Remediating, & Accommodating Needs
Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder that is diagnosed based on a specific set of developmental and skill deficits related to reading and spelling.
In this article, Dr. Davenport shares knowledge of dyslexia gained from 13 years at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, one of the nation’s leaders in developing research-based assessment, remediation techniques, and accommodations for children with dyslexia.
Family Problems
Some parents are embarrassed and hesitant to share information about family problems. These are important matters for Dr. Davenport to consider. Remember, that all information you share with him is confidential. Dr Davenport has been working with families for 20 years: during this time, he has dealt with many private family issues in a professional…
Why do we need teacher input?
In order to diagnose ADD/ADHD and most other childhood/adolescent disorders, we must be able to show that the symptoms are seen at home and school. During the school year, it is best to have the teacher complete a questionnaire, but during the summer, gathering this information can be challenge. If you have report cards, parent-teacher meeting notes,…
What is the Parenting Success curriculum?
Parenting Success! is not a “parenting class” or a boxed curriculum. For parents of children aged four to twelve, it is eight weeks of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy designed to meet the specific and unique needs of each child and family. Parents of teenagers receive ten weeks of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy designed to meet the unique needs of…
Putting it all together = Conversation
Conversation is the art of combining questions, active listening, and self disclosure in a way that people keep talking and enjoy it. Children need to realize the key to conversation is give and take — not dominating the conversation and not simply holding back and listening — conversation is an active, participant sport in all…
Adults with ADD/ADHD
Although most adults with ADD/ADHD are not overly over-active, they continue to struggle with six specific challenges on a daily basis. . .