Behavioral Health
Does Your Child Need a Behavioral Health Evaluation?
In cooperation with community based mental health providers, we evaluate and treat children for behavior concerns and school problems including:
- Inattention and lack of focus (ADHD/ADD)
- Anxiety
- Depression
If you have concerns about your child's behavioral development, please call our office for a Behavioral Evaluation with one of our providers. We will schedule this visit for you and provide you with assessment tools that you can complete prior to your visit.
ADHD/ADD assessment tools to complete for children ages 6 -14:
- Vanderbilt Assessment - Parent Initial
- Vanderbilt Assessment - Teacher Initial
Anxiety/depression assessment tools to complete for children ages 7-21:
- PHQ-9
- GAD-7
Completing the Assessments
- You will be directed to complete the Parent Assessments through CHADIS.
- You will be directed to invite your child’s teacher (for ADHD/ADD evaluations) to complete their assessment through CHADIS as well.
What We Do
Important! All Assessments must be completed before the day of your child’s appointment.
What to Expect at a Behavioral Evaluation
At least one week prior to your appointment, complete assigned assessments noted above.
You and your child will meet with the pediatrician who will perform a thorough assessment and develop a behavioral health management plan for your child. Our providers may recommend additional counseling to best serve your child.
If the doctor prescribes medication, he/she will want to follow up with your child assess your child's progress and to determine if the medication can be refilled. A receptionist will schedule this appointment with you before you leave the office.
Ongoing Medication Management
After your child's initial evaluation, if medication is started, your child must be seen in follow up in order to continue the medication. If your child is doing well with his/her medication, subsequent appointments will be scheduled every 3-6 months. If a medication or dosage change is needed, your child must be seen within 1 month to assess your child's progress and to determine if the medication can be refilled.
