Consultation

Not every child needs an evaluation. Some have had recent assessment, others have been effectively diagnosed before, and others need a screening process before full evaluation is considered. Some parents would just like to talk about current concerns and have professional insights on what plan of attack makes the most sense. This means an allocation of time to meet in the office, go over birth and developmental history, clearly itemize your concerns, and discuss treatment planning options covering potential therapies, parent training resources, books and materials, bibliotherapy for children, and discussion of educational needs and planning. Billing includes time for office interview and additional time to generate recommendations in a written summary.