When you have concerns about your child’s development, behavior, or communication, getting clear answers is the first step. At Kiddo Psychiatry, our board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists provide expert medical evaluations, formal autism diagnoses, and specialized psychiatric medication management.

Our care is strictly medical, evidence based, and focused on helping your child manage challenging symptoms to improve their daily life.

Comprehensive Autism Evaluations & Diagnosis

Many insurance companies and school districts require a formal, official diagnosis from a medical doctor (MD or DO) before approving external services like ABA therapy, speech therapy, or occupational therapy.

We provide the comprehensive medical testing required to unlock these essential resources for your family. Our evaluation process includes:

• Standardized Testing: Utilizing advanced clinical tools, such as the Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition (CARS-2), to objectively assess communication, behavior, and social interaction.
• Clinical Interviews: Thorough consultations with our experienced child psychiatrists.
• Behavioral Review: Detailed analysis of your child’s history and behavior patterns across different environments.
• Actionable Recommendations: You will receive a detailed medical report and a formal diagnosis to help you access external therapeutic services smoothly.

Psychiatric Medication Management for Autism

While there is no medication that cures Autism itself, psychiatric medications are highly effective in treating the severe behavioral and emotional challenges that often co-occur with ASD.

Our psychiatrists specialize in careful, low-dose medication management to target specific symptoms, including:

• Irritability & Aggression: Managing severe meltdowns, tantrums, or self-injurious behaviors.
• Impulse Control & Hyperactivity: Helping children who also struggle with severe restlessness or overlapping ADHD symptoms.
• Anxiety & Mood Concerns: Alleviating intense worries, obsessive behaviors, or emotional distress.
• Sleep Disturbances: Addressing chronic difficulties with falling or staying asleep.

We closely monitor every child through regular follow-up visits to ensure the medication is safe, effective, and causing minimal to no side effects.

School Documentation & Support

Navigating the education system with an autistic child can be challenging. While we do not offer school-based coaching, we support your child’s academic journey by providing:

• Official medical documentation required for IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and 504 Plans.
• Clear, clinical recommendations that help school staff implement the right structured environment and learning strategies for your child.

Parent Guidance & Medical Education

A psychiatrist’s role is to partner with the family. We empower parents by providing:

• Comprehensive education on how psychiatric medications support behavioral stability.
• Clear guidance on monitoring symptoms and tracking medical progress at home.
• Support in establishing consistent medical routines for your child.