Behavioral and emotional concerns often affect a child’s functioning at home, at school, and in relationships with others. We work with families to better understand these challenges and develop practical, individualized treatment plans.

Common concerns include:

• Anxiety

• Separation anxiety

• Selective mutism

• Depression

• Emotional regulation difficulties

• Oppositional behaviors

• Social challenges

• Behavioral concerns at home or school

• Tics and Tourette syndrome

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Treatment recommendations may include behavioral strategies, school supports, referrals to counseling or therapy services, and medication management when appropriate.

Difficulties with attention, learning, organization, or school performance can significantly impact a child’s success and confidence. We provide evaluations to identify factors contributing to these challenges and develop recommendations tailored to each child’s needs.
Areas commonly addressed include:

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• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Executive functioning difficulties

• Dyslexia and other reading difficulties

• Disorders of written expression (dysgraphia)

• Math-related learning difficulties

• Academic underachievement

• School performance concerns

• IEP and 504 accommodation recommendations
   

Recommendations may include educational supports, behavioral strategies, referrals for additional testing or therapies, and medication management when appropriate.

We provide comprehensive autism evaluations for children and adolescents when concerns arise regarding social communication, social interaction, behavior, sensory differences, or other aspects of development.
The evaluation process includes gathering information from parents and caregivers, reviewing relevant records, observing the child, and utilizing developmental and behavioral assessment tools as appropriate. The goal is to determine whether autism spectrum disorder or another developmental condition may explain a child’s strengths and challenges.

Following the evaluation, families receive individualized recommendations regarding therapies, educational supports, community resources, and next steps. We also provide ongoing care for children and adolescents with an established diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Developmental concerns can affect many areas of a child’s growth, learning, communication, behavior, and daily functioning. As a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, we provide comprehensive evaluations to better understand your child’s unique strengths and challenges and to identify factors that may be impacting development. 

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Evaluations may include a detailed developmental and medical history, review of school and therapy records, parent interview, direct observation, and targeted developmental and behavioral assessments. Following the evaluation, families receive individualized recommendations for treatment, educational supports, therapies, and community resources.

Developmental evaluations may be appropriate for concerns related to:

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• Developmental delays

• Speech and language delays

• Motor delays and coordination difficulties

• Social communication challenges

• Intellectual disability

• Adaptive and daily living skills

• Developmental concerns associated with genetic, neurologic, or chronic medical conditions

• Developmental concerns in children born prematurely or with complex medical histories