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An estimated one in six children in the United States have at least one developmental disability. At Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy, patient-focused care is available for kids of all ages with autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or other developmental disabilities. The highly experienced therapy team provides behavior assessments, behavioral therapy, and other services that support your child and your family unit. Call the Davie, Florida, office today to schedule a consultation for developmental disabilities or book an appointment online.
Developmental Disabilities Q&A
What are developmental disabilities?
Developmental disabilities describe a group of conditions that impair a child’s language, learning abilities, or behaviors. Some developmental conditions such as cerebral palsy can also negatively impact a child’s physical health.
Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy provides comprehensive care, including behavioral assessments and psychiatric evaluations to identify conditions like:
- Tourette syndrome
- Language disorders
- Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Stuttering and other speech impairments
The experienced therapy team customizes a treatment plan to manage challenging emotions and behaviors, so your child can be successful in all areas of their life.
They focus on patient-centered strategies that support your child’s overall well-being, as well as the needs of your family unit.
What causes developmental disabilities?
Developmental disabilities can occur during any phase of a child’s development and symptoms typically last for a lifetime.
Causes of developmental disability can stem from issues that occur before a baby is born, such as genetic abnormalities and chromosomal dysfunction. Injuries during delivery can also contribute to developmental disabilities, as can complications like:
- Infections
- Premature birth
- Low birth weight
- Multiple births
Developmental disabilities affect children from all walks of life and circumstances. Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy provides behavioral assessments, psychiatric evaluations, and other diagnostic tools to better understand your child’s condition and needs.
The therapists design a care plan for children of all ages who need additional support to live a high-quality, active life.
How are developmental disabilities managed?
Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy provides personalized treatment plans for children with developmental disabilities. Treatment focuses on improving your child’s day-to-day function, so they can continue to grow and thrive.
The therapy team offers individual behavioral therapy and family therapy sessions that provide tools to support mental and emotional wellness. They may also recommend therapeutic strategies like:
- Speech therapy
- Physical therapy
- Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Special education plans
Children might also need medication to address anxiety, depression, or other mental or emotional health issues that relate to a developmental disability. The team carefully monitors your child’s progress with medications and therapy and can adjust the treatment plan as needed.
Call Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy today to schedule a developmental disabilities consultation or book an appointment for your child online.