Behavioral Assessments

Behavioral Assessments services offered in Davie, FL

Behavioral assessments are an essential tool for better understanding your child’s disruptive or reckless behaviors. At Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy, individualized behavioral assessments are available for young children, adolescents, and teenagers who display unusual or harmful behaviors toward themselves or others. The compassionate therapy team uses information from the assessment to design a care plan to support your child’s behavioral health and ensure they are thriving in all areas of their life. Call the Davie, Florida, office today to schedule a behavioral assessment for your child or book an appointment online.

Behavioral Assessments Q&A

What are behavioral assessments?

Behavioral assessments are screenings to evaluate a child’s behaviors and their interaction with their environment.

The assessments help identify abnormal or unhealthy behavioral patterns in young children, adolescents, and teenagers that relate to conditions like:

Depression
Adjustment disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Behavioral assessments differ from diagnostic testing. Rather, the assessments available at Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy evaluate a child’s strengths and weaknesses.

The team also offers behavioral assessments to monitor the effectiveness of psychotherapy and medications in the treatment of ADHD and other conditions.

When should I schedule behavioral assessments for my child?

Schedule a behavioral assessment at Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy if your child displays unusual or negative behavior patterns that interfere with their success at home, in school, or socially.

Types of behaviors that can benefit from an assessment include:

Hyperactivity
Aggression
Angry outbursts
Learning challenges
Reckless or risky behaviors
Disruptive behaviors at home or in the classroom

The goal of a behavioral assessment is to observe your child’s behaviors, so the team can identify their cause. For instance, a child who constantly interrupts the teacher may display these negative behaviors because they don’t understand the material or because they want the extra attention.

Assessments give the therapy team important insights about what your child needs to engage in more positive behaviors.

What happens during behavioral assessments?

The behavioral assessments available at Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy use several strategies to uncover more information about your child’s behaviors, including:

Questionnaires

The team provides questionnaires for parents, caregivers, and teachers to complete that provide more details about your child’s behaviors in specific situations and environments.

Observations

Observational sessions allow the therapy team to assess your child’s behaviors during age-appropriate activities.

Interviews

The therapy team may request to meet with adults who interact with your child to identify behavioral challenges that need treatment.

Based on the results of your child’s behavior assessment, the team creates a therapeutic plan to support your child’s emotional, social, and academic needs. This plan may include behavioral therapy, family therapy, and skill development.

The team can also prescribe medications and monitor your child’s progress during routine follow-up visits.

Call Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy today to learn more about the benefits of behavioral assessments or book an appointment for your child online.