Child Behavior Problems Check List
What child behavior problems worry you? Some child problems are easily resolved. Other behavior problems in children are more serious. Parents are upset and worried and don't know where to turn. Their child is experiencing difficulty in one or more areas of concern (e.g. at school, in the community and/or with learning, behavioral, social and/or emotional issues).
Use the Child Behavior Check-List Below to Help You Explore the Child Behavior Problems that Worry You.
Exploring Child Behavior Problems
What Child Problem/s Worries You? ________________________________________
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How would you rate this problem on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most serious? _______
How long has this problem been of concern? __________________________________
What do you think contributes to it?__________________________________________
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What have you done to solve the problem and how successful have your strategies been?
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Do you wonder if this problem is serious or something the child will outgrow? ______________
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Where do you need help and what kind of support do you feel you need?___________________
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Do you think you and/or your child could benefit from the expertise of a child psychologist? And if so why? ______________________________________________________________________________
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Consider Professional Support If the Following Apply
- You rated the child behavior problem that worries you as serious (you rated it 7 or more out of 10).
- The problem has been ongoing and nothing you have done seems to work.
- You are unsure of whether the problem is serious or not, and you want to discuss your concerns with a psychologist.
- Stress in one or more areas of the child's life (e.g. family problems or problems at school, with other children or in the community) is contributing to the behavior problem that worries you.
- The child behavior problem is contributing to significant stress in the child and/or in the parents and family.
- You feel you need help to address the child or adolescent problem that worries you. You can't do it on your own and you feel a psychologist can help.
If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, contact Dr. O'Connor to find out if she can help. She will get back to you with a response within five days.
Remember, "Understanding the Problem is the Key to Solving It." Dr. O'Connor's psychological assessments increase understanding of child problems and how to help.
Understanding the Problem is the Key to Solving It
Dr. O'Connor provides in depth, comprehensive school neurpsychological assessments to get to "the root of the problem," in this case, what is contributing to and maintaining the aggressive behaviors the young person exhibits.
The school neuropsychological assessment provides a detailed, comprehensive understanding of the problem. It leads to diagnoses that apply to the problem and provides the foundation required to support evidence based interventions to address it. The assessment becomes part of the solution; its findings lead to evidence based interventions to address address the child bevior problem that worries you. Without a comprehensive assessment to provide this understanding and what is contributing to and maintaining the aggressive behaviors, it will be difficult to address.