Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc.
Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc.
Programs and Services
Developmental Screening
PCDA offers a Developmental Screening, for infants and children, birth to 12 years of age. If a parent has a question or concern about their child's development, our team of child development specialists can meet with parent and child and provide expert answers. Developmental screening provides an initial impression, can help to make a plan for further follow-up if needed, and suggest resources in the community.
The Developmental Screening Team consists of professionals from the following disciplines:
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Psychology and Counseling
- Other disciplines as needed
What you can expect:
Prior to the appointment, you will be sent a questionnaire to help us know a little about your child. We will then call to set up an appointment. A typical Developmental Screening consists of a meeting of about 1-1/2 - 2 hours with the parents, child, and the group of clinicians. The child is engaged in play- part of the time with the parent, and part of the time interacting with a clinician. Particular screening measures may be used, depending upon the age of the child and the concerns. We also talk with the parents or caregivers, either in the same room, or separately as appropriate. We are interested in knowing about your concerns, and about the skills, interests, and challenges your child is facing.
By the end of the session, we will provide you with our impressions and recommendations. A brief written report including the summary and conclusions is provided.
For more information, please contact Christine Kim at (626) 793-7350 ext. 283
Child Development Team Assessments
PCDA also offers comprehensive Child Development Team Assessments for children from birth through 12 years of age. The team assessment provides a multifaceted picture of a child's unique strengths and challenges using the DIR® framework. An assessment typically includes 4 assessment visits, and a final meeting. The team consults throughout to integrate the information. Components are:
- A detailed interview with parents to discuss history and concerns
- A play assessment with the parents and child
- Occupational Therapy evaluation, as indicated
- Speech and Language Therapy evaluation, as indicated
- Feeding observation, and nutritional evaluation, as indicated
- Psychometric testing, school observation, or a home visit, as indicated (additional fees may apply)
- A final session to discuss impressions and recommendations
- A complete report
Child Development Team Assessments can help clarify diagnostic impressions and treatment implications for children experiencing diverse concerns across a range of social, emotional, regulatory, and cognitive domains, such as:
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Behavior Problems, Aggressiveness, Meltdowns
- Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Learning Disorders (Reading, Mathematics, or Written Expression)
- Cognitive, Language, Motor and Sensory Processing challenges
- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health concerns
- Giftedness
- Emotional and behavioral challenges related to Adoption
- Genetic syndromes affecting development
- Chronic medical conditions affecting behavior and development
In addition to specific professional backgrounds, all clinicians utilize the DIR®/Floortime framework to conceptualize children's development across disciplines. This developmental, relationship-based approach considers functional developmental milestones including the child's ability to share attention, regulate behavior, form relationships, use initiative and creativity, organize reciprocal communication and problem solving, and build logical bridges between ideas. Each child's unique biological differences, interests, strengths, and family relationships are considered in formulating impressions and recommendations.