Services
Developmental Guidance
For families seeking answers, a second opinion, or personalized guidance.
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doesn’t like playing with other kids and prefers to be alone.
has a hard time keeping up with other kids.
only talks some of the time or not at all.
gets frustrated easily or cries a lot.
has a lot more separation anxiety than expected.
is biting other children and has been in trouble at school.
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Is this typical development for this age?
Could my child have autism or another diagnosis?
Could this be genetic or related to past trauma?
What progression might we expect?
Will my child need extra support their whole life?
What therapies does my child need?
What resources are available for us?
How can I help my family adjust?
Will my other children be at risk for delays?
Will life be very different moving forward?
Is it ok for me to feel a certain way about this?
What support is available for me as a parent?
I feel overwhelmed. How can I approach all this?
Delays & Differences
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has been withdrawing from us or not wanting to talk.
is struggling in school and doesn’t have friends.
is tired and sleeping all the time.
has suddenly been having a hard time sleeping.
has been crying a lot more than usual.
always feels nervous and gets a lot of headaches or belly pain.
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Is this expected behavior for this age?
Is there concern for ADHD, anxiety, depression, or something more serious?
Could it be related to past trauma or bullying?
Does my child need labs?
What therapies does my child need, if any?
Does my child need medication?
Are there alternative therapies?
I miss my child. Will this improve soon?
What can I do to support my child?
How can I support my other children through this?
What resources are available for us?
This is a lot to cope with. What support is available for me?
Behavior & Emotions
Assessments
Comprehensive diagnostic assessments with personalized recommendations and a clear roadmap forward.
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ADHD assessments are typically completed in one 60min visit.
Medical records and any relevant evaluations or school records (e.g. IEP or 504P) should be submitted before your visit.
What to Expect:
Review developmental and medical history
Review previous evaluations, school records
Review parent & teacher questionnaires
Discuss your current concerns
Clinical evaluation
Review findings and possible diagnosis
Written report with personalized recommendations and next steps
Your pediatrician will receive a copy of the final report and recommendations.
Where The Forest Grows does not provide ongoing medication management at this time. Any recommendations for medication, therapy, school accommodations, laboratory testing, or specialty referrals should be coordinated with your child's primary care provider. School letters can be provided as needed.
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Autism assessments are typically completed over 3 visits, each lasting about 1 hour. These can be done over 2-3 days.
Medical records and any relevant evaluations or school records should be submitted before your first visit.
Visit 1: Developmental History
Review developmental and medical history
Review records and previous evaluations
Discuss your concerns
Visit 2: Structured Observation
1 hr behavioral evaluation
Guided parent-child activities
This can done be via telemedicine or in person, based on your preference and your child’s needs.
Visit 3: Results & Recommendations
Review findings and possible diagnosis
Written report with personalized recommendations and next steps
Your pediatrician will receive a copy of the final report and recommendations.
An ABA referral will be provided if needed. All other recommended referrals, services, and testing (e.g. hearing, labs) should be coordinated through your primary care office.
