On early intervention in childhood:

When working with parents or young children, I am often asked about behavioral concerns in the child. Is this typical? Will they outgrow it? What else can I be doing? These are all common questions, and questions that most of us would like to have the answers to. Just like working with adults, each child is unique, and their presenting behaviors may be driven by a multitude of underlying factors. Some children have the ability express what they are thinking and feeling, while others may have difficulty doing so due to age or developmental stage. This makes working with children both varied and critical.

If you are seeing behavioral concerns such as difficulty sleeping, changes in eating, increased irritability, increased nervousness, changes in mood, or increased tantrums, you are not alone. It is important to first see your pediatrician to rule out any medical concerns, and then to turn to a professional for help. Many children benefit from early intervention as intervening in their younger years helps to keep them on track for their developmental milestones, which you can read about here.

There are many ways to support children and their families, and different approaches based on the situation at hand. By supporting your young child, you are supporting the whole family system.