Dr. Francisco Rocco is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 20894) with specialties in several areas of early childhood mental health and child psychology. He holds a combined doctoral degree in clinical psychology and school psychology from the University of California in Santa Barbara. His broad academic training and diverse clinical experiences make him uniquely qualified to assess, diagnose, and treat children with developmental, academic, socio-emotional, and behavioral vulnerabilities. Dr. Rocco has worked at prominent clinical and research institutions such as Children's Hospital Los Angeles, UCLA, and UC Santa Barbara. He currently holds a senior position (Psychologist III) in the Department of Pediatrics at UCSF / San Francisco General Hospital. He also has a thriving private practice in San Francisco's jazz district (Fillmore & Geary). Dr. Rocco is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and French.
Autism: Dr. Rocco specializes in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of developmental disorders, including Autism and autistic spectrum disorders (i.e., Pervasive Developmental Disorder NOS, Asperger Syndrome, Non-Verbal Learning Disability, High Functioning Autism, etc.). His interventions are based on the groundbreaking Floortime model pioneered by Dr. Stanley Greenspan. Dr. Rocco sees clients at an occupational therapy gym and tailors his interventions to match the sensory-motor, cognitive, verbal, social, and developmental profile of the child. Depending on the needs and inclinations of the child, and the priorities of the family, Dr. Rocco may incorporate a variety of activities that foster somatosensory processing, emotional development, and creativity (e.g., Tai Chi Chuan, drama, filmmaking, drumming, relaxation-breathing, expressive art, etc.). Finally, in partnership with a staff of professionals, Dr. Rocco facilitates social reciprocity groups for children with special needs.
Assessment - Advocacy: Dr. Rocco's school-based expertise include psycho-educational assessment and intervention targeting learning and developmental disabilities, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), behavior difficulties, and a wide range of other conditions that may impact a child's academic and socio-emotional development. Dr. Rocco's training in special education laws and extensive school environment experience makes him a very effective parent advocate in special education disputes.
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