Behavior Disorders

Behavior disorders in children are common and could be the result of a variety of causes. If your child suffers from a behavior disorder, contact us today to have one of our experienced clinicians evaluate your situation and work with you to develop a treatment plan. Wellspring believes that every child is unique and deserves an in-depth look into their particular situation. Each treatment plan we develop is tailored to meet the needs of each individual child. Not all child behavior disorders are cause for concern but if you have any doubt, it is always best to have a professional assess your child.

Children can display similar symptoms, behaviors, and actions. When trying to understand child behavioral disorders, it is important to consider the many different variables that could be playing a role in the problematic behavior. For example, almost every child throws tantrums. But each situation is different and there are countless motivating factors that could be causing the tantrum. Evaluating the environment in which the tantrum occurs, understanding the child's thought-process, and assessing how the adults and caregivers in the child's life react to the behavior are all factors that help us develop a strategy to treat the behavior disorder. To give us the complete picture, we look at all the possible reasons why a child is behaving a certain way. We include interviews with the family as well as all those who interact with the child, such as a teacher or relative, to give us a more in-depth look at the child's life. By taking an individualized approach, we maximize the chance of success of the treatment plan.

Our areas of expertise include behavior disorders that are the result of pervasive developmental disorders (PDD). These include Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome. We also work with children who have ADHD and help families work on a plan which will give them the biggest chance of success with the disorder.

In the following pages, we describe some symptoms of the most common behavior disorders. If you have noticed patterns in your child's behavior, or have a genetic history of any kind of behavior disorder in your family, take some time to read through our website and do the research.

Studies have found that early intervention and working with a child on an individual basis is linked with positive treatment outcomes. If you want to give your child their most successful chance at working through their particular disorder, contact us today. Our caring, professional clinicians can't wait to hear all about your situation and get to know your child!