Behavioral Health

Does Your Child Need A Behavioral Evaluation?

In consultation with our on-staff child and adolescent psychologist, we evaluate and treat children for behavior concerns and school problems including:


  • Inattention and lack of focus
  • Anxiety
  • Depression


If you have concerns about your child's behavioral development, please call our office at (305) 853-0558 to make an appointment. We will discuss your concerns and gather information on how we can best help your child. 

  • ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO COMPLETE FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12:
    • Vanderbilt Assessment - Parent Initial
    • Vanderbilt Assessment - Teacher Initial
    • Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) - Parent
    • Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) – Child
    • Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC)
  • ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO BE COMPLETE FOR CHILDREN AGES 13-18:
    • Vanderbilt Assessment - Parent Initial
    • Vanderbilt Assessment - Teacher Initial
    • Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) - Parent
    • Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) – Child
    • Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC)
    • Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ9)
    • CRAFFT screening tool
  • Assessment tools used on a case by case basis include:
    • Child Obsessional Compulsive Inventory- Parent and Child (CHOCI)

Ongoing Medication Management

After your child's initial evaluation, if medication is started, your child will be seen at regular intervals to monitor his or her growth and response to treatment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 Assessments must be completed before the day of your child's appointment and you will be given instructions on how to complete this during the initial visit.

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