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Depression & Anxiety

Depression and Anxiety can affect children of all ages and backgrounds. If your child is experiencing symptoms of either depression or anxiety, please call our office to set up an evaluation with one of our behavioral health clinicians.

  • If you or your child are experiencing any thoughts of self-harm or harm to other, please go to the nearest emergency room or call the Mobile Crisis Intervention team at 877-382-1609.
  • You can also call the Suicide and Crisis hotline at 988.
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ADHD

Many of our patients struggle with ADHD and various learning disabilities. If your child is struggling with symptoms of ADHD and is under the age of 18, please call the office to schedule an ADHD evaluation.

  • If you or your child are 18 years or over, our office would be happy to place a referral for ADHD testing, please just send a MyChart message to your PCP.
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  • The Vanderbilt Assessments are indicated for ages 6-12 and PRP uses them accordingly. However, at times, we use our discretion to determine if the Vanderbilt Assessments can be used for ages 13-17 as well.
  • ADHD Evaluation consists of an initial parent evaluation for ages 12 and younger. The child is then evaluated in a separate appointment. Results are typically available 3 weeks after the last visit, depending on when Vanderbilt Assessments are received
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Social Skills

Building social skills can sometimes be challenging for some children! Our clinicians have compiled a list of helpful resources below to help your child build social skills.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that varies widely from person to person. Below are some helpful resources our clinicians compiled to help parents and patients better understand ASD.

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Postpartum Resources

Postpartum mental health disorders affect 1 in every 8 women. These disorders can have a varied presentation, but all can be effectively treated with the correct care.

At Post Road Pediatrics, we care deeply for our patients and their families. If you are having any symptoms of a postpartum health disorder, such as anxiety, depression, or obsessive thoughts, please reach out to our office for support.

If you are experiencing any thoughts of self-harm or harm to others, please go to the nearest emergency room or call the Mobile Crisis Intervention team at 877-382-1609

Additional Resources:

At Post Road Pediatrics we understand that not every patient's challenges can be addressed by reading a website page! Below you will find additional links pertaining to other behavioral health topics that the clinicians in our office would like to share! Please do not hesitate to call the office if you have any questions or concerns.

Recommended Books:

Please visit our recommended books page here to see what books our clinicians recommend for a specific challenge your child is facing.