Pediatric Behavioral Therapy in El Paso

Pasitos Clinic specializes in rehabilitation services for children who have been diagnosed with developmentally delayed conditions. More often than not, a child with a developmentally delayed condition demonstrates behavior problems such as self-injury, aggression towards others, defiance, and/or poor socialization skills. The inappropriate behaviors demonstrated by the children may hindering their treatment’s progress within the other disciplines (speech therapy, occupational therapy, or physical therapy). The behavior intervention clinicians at Pasitos Clinic evaluate and address the child’s behavioral problems. If the assessment/evaluation warrants behavior intervention in order for the child to make progress in the other disciplines, then behavior therapy will be offered.

If your child requires behavioral therapy, Pasitos Clinic can help. We strive to provide therapy services of the highest quality to children in need in the El Paso area.

Understanding the Need for Pediatric Behavioral Therapy
Mental health disorders can be treated with behavioral therapy services. Children with autism or ADHD, for instance, tend to benefit from pediatric behavioral therapy services. Behavioral therapy entails the rewarding of positive behaviors while punishing negative behaviors. The overarching goal of this type of therapy is to help teach children how to positively respond to situations. The Pasitos Clinic team is highly involved from the initial, in-depth assessment and evaluation of the child through the completion of the therapy services. Parents must also reinforce what is taught during therapy during the child’s daily life at home or at school. This way, the therapy services will be successful.

Why Children May Require Pediatric Behavioral Therapy
Children who act out in class, ignore the teacher’s direction, or behave aggressively with classmates may benefit from pediatric behavioral therapy services. In order for pediatric behavioral therapy services to be successful, it’s necessary for the child’s parents to be as involved as possible. This way, parents will be able to better shape the child’s behavior. Through behavioral therapy, the family relationship will be able to thrive as positively as possible. When it comes to behavioral therapy, it’s necessary for the child’s parents to be involved. Parents are able to learn how to interact with their child in a more positive way. If your child continuously displays difficult or violent behaviors, it may be time to visit Pasitos Clinic.

What Parents and Teachers Should Expect from Behavioral Therapy
Since behavioral issues tend to manifest in both home and school, it’s necessary for the child’s parents and teachers to understand exactly how issues must be treated. For this reason, Pasitos Clinic provides wrap-around advocacy services to educate teachers and other individuals who interact with the child on a daily basis. The parents are offered educational information on effective parenting skills that will aid in the minimization and/or elimination of behavior problems the child is demonstrating.

By implementing what’s been learned, the new behaviors will become healthy habits. The earlier the intervention, the higher chance the child has at getting rid of any negative behaviors. It’s necessary to foster and nurture a positive relationship between the child and the child’s parents, siblings, teachers, and so on. The Pasitos Clinic team is ready to help!