Behavioral pediatric psychiatry & psychology services
Find a doctorThe Behavioral Psychology Program is a comprehensive program providing treatment for children ages 3 to 17 years with developmental issues who exhibit behavioral and emotional challenges. Advocate child psychologist or behavioral pediatric psychiatry services include a family focus, with parent training, followed by therapies addressing your family’s treatment goals. Our multidisciplinary approach includes child psychologists and other care providers.
Developmental issues include challenges with communication, sensory regulation, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), intellectual disabilities, Down Syndrome and genetic disorders.
Behavioral and emotional issues include problems with noncompliance, tantrums, organization, executive functioning, parent-child interactions, anxiety, mood, and challenges with sleeping and eating.
Child psychologist and behavioral program services
When your child visits with an Advocate child psychologist or behavioral pediatric psychiatrist, they receive compassionate, expert care tailored to their unique needs. Program services include:
- Parent training
- Family-focused therapeutic treatment
- Treatment for preschoolers
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Socialization groups
- Executive functioning group
- Social work services
- School consultations
- Consultations with speech and occupational therapy
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