Developmental evaluations and parent coaching for young children
You have concerns about your child’s development, but you’re unsure how behind they really are and how to help. Your child’s big emotions and behaviors can leave you feeling overwhelmed. You wonder when your child will be ready to start school.
When you have insight into how your child is developing and what they need to learn and thrive, you feel more confident as a parent. When you have the tools and support to get through challenging parenting situations, you more effectively connect with your child.
We provide comprehensive evaluations to identify developmental delays or neurodivergence. We give you a clear, compassionate diagnostic profile and a step-by-step action plan to access the right support for your child.
Your child’s big emotions and boundary-testing can leave you feeling exhausted and unsure of how to respond. We provide evidence-based, play-based parent coaching to help you manage tantrums, improve cooperation, and foster a warm, connected relationship. When you have the skills to guide your child’s behavior, you create a more peaceful home environment.
Student Success Psychological Services offers developmental evaluations and parent coaching to help you and your child navigate early milestones with confidence and build a strong foundation for school successyou are seeking clarity regarding your child’s development or preparing for a smooth transition to the classroom, evaluations provide the insight you need. We assess social, emotional, and early learning skills to identify your child's unique strengths and needs. We provide you with a clear diagnostic profile and a personalized roadmap to ensure your child has the right support to thrive at home and in school.
Who We Help
We help young children (ages 2-5) :
Impulsivity (i.e., doing or saying things before thinking through the consequences)
Arguing with adults
Anger outbursts
Refusal to follow rules and/or requests
Verbal and/or physical aggression
Related Concerns
ADHD
Anxiety
Academic problems
Low frustration tolerance
Poor self-esteem
Difficulty with peer relationships
Negative interactions with parents and teachers
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
How We Help
Behavior Therapy
Behavior therapy focuses on teaching and reinforcing social, communication, behavior, and daily living skills needed for success in school and at home. It involves one-on-one instruction with your student as well as parent training with you. Behavior therapists work with you and your student to
Observe and measure student skills and behavior
Assess when, where, and why behaviors occur
Develop and implement an individualized behavior plan with goals
Teach new behaviors to replace challenging ones
Positively reinforce learned skills and desired behaviors
Monitor skill gains and behavior progress
Use environmental and learning supports (e.g., visual schedules)
Behavior therapy is often combined with school collaboration and consultation regarding classroom supports and interventions to increase effectiveness.
Parent Management Training
Parent training in behavior management focuses on teaching you how to consistently and effectively improve your student’s behavior. It involves direct instruction, discussion, coaching, and collaboration to support you in learning and applying skills and strategies to
Recognize behaviors related to neurodiversity (e.g., ADHD)
Understand behavior triggers
Identify specific behavioral concerns and goals
Develop and implement an individualized student behavior plan
Use effective behavioral practices (e.g., positive reinforcement)
Practice positive communication and interaction skills
Monitor student behavior
Parent behavior management training is often combined with student self-regulation skills training and/or school collaboration and consultation regarding classroom supports and interventions to increase effectiveness.
Signs of Success
Increased
Self-regulation
Positive parent-child interactions
Parent confidence in managing child behavior
Decreased
Behavior and social challenges
Family conflict
Parental stress
