Behavioral Health Diagnostics

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Identifying a child’s needs, and strengths, is the first step

Emotional, behavioral and/or learning issues can surface at any age and impact any aspect of a child or adolescent’s daily life. Diagnostic testing and evaluation is a critical step in accessing appropriate treatment while providing necessary and accurate documentation of a child’s challenges, and strengths.

Behavioral Health Diagnostics offer a comprehensive assessment of a child or adolescent who may be facing one issue, or many, that may be affecting their ability to perform in school, get along at home, or continue healthy development.

Assessments for a wide range of psycho-social issues and behaviors include:

Autism Spectrum Disorder/Anxiety/Phobias

ADHD/Learning Disorders

Mood Disorders/Depression/School Refusal

Aggression/Self-Control/Anger Management

Diagnostic Process

Interview with parent/caregiver and child to gather current history and determine testing needs

Review of any prior tests/assessments and recommendations

Testing administered by professionals experienced in working with children and adolescents

Evaluation and review of results under the supervision of a licensed psychologist

Recommendations for treatment, school placement and/or follow-up services

Services Offered

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

Psycho-Social History

Psychiatric Evaluation & Report

Educational Testing & Report

Psychological Testing & Report

Neuropsychological Testing & Report

Testing typically includes initial assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and comprehensive report and recommendations. Fees vary based on services provided.

Green Chimneys can offer guidance in accessing these services.

For more information, contact Lauren Bennett at lbennett@greenchimneys.org
or 845.279.2995 x125

Barred Owl

This barred owl fell from his nest and ended up on the ground in New Paltz, NY where he was rescued and cared for but it was quickly apparent that he was severely disfigured. He had a twisted, crooked beak, his wing feathers weren’t fully developed and one eye was shut while the other did not look as it should. This was not a bird that could be released back into the wild. Green Chimneys wildlife specialists worked with a local veterinary hospital to improve the bird’s health and determined that the owl was totally blind in one eye and 80-90% blind in the other.

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