What Is a Child Psychiatrist?
A child psychiatrist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating behavioral and thought disorders in children. A child psychiatrist uses his knowledge on many factors including biological
What Is a Child Neurologist?
A child neurologist, or pediatric neurologist, is a doctor that deals with diseases and conditions that affect the nervous system. For example, if your child has seizures, delayed speech, poor muscle tone
Intensive Intervention Team
You may have already heard about the Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI) program. It is a vastly structured program that is based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Developmental Doctors
A developmental doctor, usually a pediatrician, has special training in the area of child development. Developmental doctors specialize in diagnosing and dealing with developmental issues in children
Building a Network of Providers
Receiving a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) can be very daunting. Parents may be overwhelmed with feelings as they adjust to the news and as questions about what they can
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Occupational therapy is a health rehabilitation profession designed to help people of all ages with physical, developmental, social, or emotional deficits regain and build skills that are important
Tips On Looking For A Therapist
Hiring the right therapists for your child diagnosed with ASD is an essential step to jump-start your child’s treatment program. Finding the best one is easy, but finding the right one for your needs
Qualifications of an Ideal ABA Therapist
When your child is diagnosed with Autism, one of the first things that you have to consider is getting a qualified ABA or Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist. ABA is the most widely used and the most
Finding and Selecting the Right Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
Over the past decade, the pediatric population has encountered a remarkable increase in the incidence and prevalence of disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
The field of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics is a fairly new discipline that contributes to the care of children who are not developing in accordance with their developmental expectations