WHAT ARE BEHAVIOR DISORDERS?
It turns out that children can have very similar problems that adults do. It is just sometimes harder to tell. Often children are not good at telling you how they feel. Children can have depression, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and oppositional defiance. They also can have developmental problems that confound the diagnosis like Asperger’s disorder, autism, and pervasive developmental delay.
At Northwest Spokane Pediatrics, we treat many children with the above disorders. We utilize medications, referrals to counselors, and parent guidance to help improve the child’s situation. But we do not believe in turning your child into a medicated “zombie.” We pay close attention to how the child is responding to treatments make adjustments accordingly. It is often a fine line between having a good response and being a “zombie.”
What Are Behavior Disorders?
It turns out that children can have very similar problems that adults do. It is just sometimes harder to tell. Often children are not good at telling you how they feel. Children can have depression, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and oppositional defiance. They also can have developmental problems that confound the diagnosis like Asperger’s disorder, autism, and pervasive developmental delay.
At Northwest Spokane Pediatrics, we treat many children with the above disorders. We utilize medications, referrals to counselors, and parent guidance to help improve the child’s situation. But we do not believe in turning your child into a medicated “zombie.” We pay close attention to how the child is responding to treatments make adjustments accordingly. It is often a fine line between having a good response and being a “zombie.”
JUST BECAUSE A CHILD IS ACTING OUT DOES NOT MEAN IT’S ADHD
ADHD (ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER)
Pediatric behavior disorders are often associated with underlying mental health issues. It is important that if a child is exhibiting behaviors that are concerning to parents that they have a child looked at by a medical provider. It is better if the provider has experience in the field of pediatric behavior disorders. NWSP specializes in all types of behavioral medicine.
ADHD has many forms but also is often misdiagnosed. We are equipped with neurological and cognitive testing systems that give our providers the objective data needed to correctly diagnose and create a treatment plan that actually works. The extensive experience and training that our providers have are what sets NWSP apart from other pediatric offices.
JUST BECAUSE A CHILD IS ACTING OUT DOES NOT MEAN IT’S ADHD
ADHD (ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER)
Pediatric behavior disorders are often associated with underlying mental health issues. It is important that if a child is exhibiting behaviors that are concerning to parents that they have a child looked at by a medical provider. It is better if the provider has experience in the field of pediatric behavior disorders. NWSP specializes in all types of behavioral medicine.
ADHD has many forms but also is often misdiagnosed. We are equipped with neurological and cognitive testing systems that give our providers the objective data needed to correctly diagnose and create a treatment plan that actually works. The extensive experience and training that our providers have are what sets NWSP apart from other pediatric offices.
DOES YOUR CHILD EXHIBIT THESE BEHAVIORS?
If your child exhibits some or all of the behaviors listed, these may be clues that your child has ADHD. If you find that you see some of these symptoms or other behavior concerns in your child, we encourage you to come in for an ADHD Behavior Assessment at Northwest Spokane Pediatrics.
COMMON SIGNS TO LOOK FOR