Our Services
Diagnostic Evaluations
Diagnostic evaluations are best
suited to the child who is having ongoing struggles with development or
behavior, and you are not yet sure why these struggles are present. These
evaluations are usually completed over two visits. At the end of this process,
you will have an understanding of the child’s diagnosis and how to move
forward with a plan in place.
Learning Disability Evaluations
If your child has been
struggling with reading, math, writing, or does well in some subjects but has
difficulties in other ones, a learning disability (LD) such as Dyslexia,
Dysgraphia, or Dyscalculia could be present. There are several different types
of learning disabilities. Children with learning disabilities are a greater
risk for developing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, dropping out of
school or chronic underachievement. Left untreated, learning disabilities can
affect every aspect of a child’s life and wellbeing. Fortunately, learning
disabilities are very treatable, especially when identified early. Educational
testing is completed in one session by our experienced educational
diagnostician. Tests will measure your child’s cognitive profile, academic
strengths and weaknesses, writing skills, math skills, and reading skills.
Testing for reading weaknesses specifically seen in dyslexia will be
completed. For more information click on this link: Educational Consulting and Learning Solutions LLC
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Individual Behavior Management Sessions
There are many
common childhood behavior problems that can be treated successfully by a
developmental-behavioral pediatrician. Common problems such as sleep refusal,
tantrums, defiance, anger outbursts, and toileting issues can be treated in
our office. Weekly or bi-weekly family appointments, in person, will be set to
understand the problem and work on successive goals to get the behavior under
control.
One-time Medication Consultation and Planning with Genesight Testing
With a referral from your managing physician, our team can order Genesight testing and provide consultation back to your treatment team about your child's medication options. This testing offers a look at your child's personal pharmacogenetics. Although testing is not able to determine medications that are guaranteed to help your child, it can provide useful information about how their body metabolizes medication, how to adjust dosing based on genetic profile, and how to make treatment decisions more likely to avoid negative side effects.
Appointment details: Once we receive a referral from your child's physician, we will order a Genesight test. The kit is shipped directly to your home. You obtain the cheek swab sample and mail it to the Genesight lab. Once results are back, you and your child will have an in-person consultation with the physician. The developmental pediatrician will review your child's medication treatment history, review Genesight profile results, and develop a plan for new treatment options.
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Ongoing Care of Developmental-Behavioral challenges
For
the child who has an established diagnosis and is in need of ongoing care for
their condition, we will see your child regularly and work with families,
teachers, and other caregivers to support your child’s needs. Many
developmental and behavioral problems of childhood can improve with the use of
medication. We provide medication consultation visits as part of a holistic
treatment plan to address your child’s challenges. Between visits, we
encourage families to stay in touch with the office through secure email and
phone support.