Diagnostic
The Diagnostic Clinic provides comprehensive testing services, including:
- Pediatric Developmental Evaluations (diagnostic assessment for developmental delays in children from 12 months to 5 years)
- Developmental Progress Evaluations (assesses a child’s progress over time as a follow up assessment [after 1 to 2 years] to evaluate a child’s response to intervention)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, specifically utilizing the gold standard of Autism assessment, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
- Behavioral Difficulties, including defiant behavior and conduct problems
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Pre-Adoption Evaluations and Home Studies
- Learning Disabilities and Differences
- Intelligence or Achievement Testing
- Personality Styles and Functioning
- Psychiatric Differential Diagnosis
- Gifted Program Placement
- Pre-Surgical Bariatric
- Substance Abuse
- Eating Disorder
At the Diagnostic Clinic an individualized testing plan is designed by the specialist based on the unique needs of the person and reason for assessment. The assessment, scoring, interpretation and write-up are completed within 2 weeks of testing. Parents or adults will receive feedback of testing results in the form of a face-to-face one-hour session. Feedback may also be provided to school or appropriate others when requested. The final comprehensive written report, detailing the results of the assessment and recommendations for further action, will be released during the feedback session.
Autism Spectrum
Treatment services include:
- Early Intervention:
- Early Intervention Assessment and Diagnosis
- Referral Services
- Social Skills Groups
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Intervention Team Coordination
- Individual Parent Training Sessions
- Individual or Didactic Social Skills Instruction
- PEERS and Children’s Friendship Training Group Therapy
- Supportive therapy for Parents, Siblings and Significant Others
- Individual Therapy (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Skills Training)
- Parent Groups for Specific Issues (e.g., Supportive, Behavior Issues, Skills Training)
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Meeting Attendance and Advocating for Clients
The Autism Spectrum Clinic employs staff with extensive experience in helping children and families understand, treat and learn from their special challenges and strengths. A variety of evidenced-based services are available to families struggling with a new diagnosis of Asperger's, working with school personnel to have their child educated the best way possible, and those children needing a place to bring up difficult topics and feel safe doing so. All services are tailored to the individual family and include support-style groups, individual sessions and family/parenting work as needed in Jupiter FL and surrounding areas.
PBBHW works in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
Child and Family
Concerns addressed by this clinic include:
- Social interaction problems
- Disordered eating patterns
- Behavioral difficulties
- Attachment struggles
- Learning troubles
- Adjustment
- Giftedness
- Adoption
- Trauma
- ADHD
Services include:
- Parenting Seminars
- Developmental Assessments
- Community Education & Enrichment
- School Observations & Consultations
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Managing Behavior & Increasing Appropriate Conduct
- Interventions for Changes in Routine & Bedtime Difficulties
- Pre and Post Adoption Evaluations
- Home Study Investigations
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Parent coordination and family mediation
Adult Behavioral
Our clinicians are experts in the field and understand the needs of busy, working adults. Please contact us for support with:
- Couples and Marriage Counseling
- Work or Career Problems
- Parent Support Therapy
- Weight Management
- Women’s Concerns
- Substance Abuse
- Fertility Concerns
- Health Concerns
- Trauma
- Perinatal Services:
- Pregnancy and Postpartum (conception to 1 year after birth) Mental Health Counseling
- Perinatal OCD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD
- Family Planning Counseling
- Collaborative care with doulas, OBGYNs, midwives, pelvic floor therapists, and psychiatrists
- Postpartum Support Group
Anxiety
The Anxiety Clinic at Palm Beach Behavioral Health and Wellness was developed in order to provide specialized services for individuals who may need assistance managing their anxiety and the impact of anxiety on their daily lives. Everyone experiences anxiety; however, it becomes a problem when it begins to impact and interfere in one′s daily life. As much as anxiety is individualized, so is the treatment. A clinician will address each individual's specific difficulties and needs to determine an appropriate diagnosis and treatment options. Working through anxiety can be a frightening and frustrating process, therefore our treatment team places great emphasis on providing a warm and motivating environment for individual growth.
Concerns addressed by this clinic include:
- Evidence-Based and Cognitive-Behavioral Treatments effective for anxiety disorders including (but not limited to):
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety (excessive worry)
- Sports and Performance Anxiety
- School Refusal or Avoidance
- Separation Anxiety
- Specific Phobias
- Test Anxiety
Services include:
- Introduction and practice of coping skills
- Professional diagnostic assessment
- Education for clients and the family
- Exposure and Response prevention
- Cognitive restructuring
- Relaxation training
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