Behavioral Health

If you have concerns about your child's behavioral development, please call our office and schedule an appointment with Dr. Rao. We will discuss your concerns and gather information that will be used to determine how we can best help your child. If a Behavioral Evaluation is needed, we will schedule this visit for you and provide you with assessment tools that you can complete prior to the your visit.

After your child's initial evaluation, if medication is started, your child must be seen within 28 days in order to continue the medication. If your child is doing well with his/her medication, subsequent appointments will be scheduled every 3 months. If a medication or dosage change is needed, your child must be seen within 1 month to assess your child's progress and to determine if the medication can be refilled.

ONGOING MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

WHAT TO EXPECT AT A BEHAVIORAL EVALUATION

At least one week prior to your appointment, complete assigned assessments noted above. On the day of your child's behavioral evaluation, please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. Ideally, your child should eat a nutritious meal prior to the appointment and be well-rested.

Both you and your child will then meet with the doctor who will perform a thorough assessment and develop a behavioral health management plan for your child. Dr. Rao may recommend additional counseling to best serve your child.



If the doctor prescribes medication, he/she will want to follow up with your child within 28 days to assess your child's progress and to determine if the medication can be refilled.