arent

rating scales

are used to

determine if a child

has mild to severe

problems with anger,

anxiety, attention,

depression, oppositionality,

and social skills. Our

therapists work closely

with other specialists to

develop a comprehensive

plan to address

each child’s

needs.

The Center for Social Success specializes in social, emotional, and behavior problems in children, adolescents, and adults. New child and adolescent clients are often evaluated using parent-rating scales to assess the nature and severity of presenting problems. The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) is used as a general psychological screening tool to determine if there are problems with anger, anxiety, attention, and aggressiveness. The Eyeberg Behavior inventory helps to further specify which behaviors are causing the most stress in the home and how severely the parents are impacted. The Social Skills Rating Scale (SSRS) identifies what skills a child has or is missing and the types of behaviors that are interfering with the child’s social competence.

All of these scales provide standard scores, allowing the therapist and family to assess the severity of the child’s problems in relation to others his or her same age and gender. The resulting scores categorize the child as being within the normal range, at risk, or clearly having a significant problem. This helps the therapist make an accurate diagnosis and develop an appropriate treatment plan to effectively address the problem.

Common problems seen in our clients are ADHD, LD, anxiety, depression, social skills deficits, oppositional behavior, and aggressiveness (read more about these issues throughout this website). Our therapists are very knowledgeable and can help identify other issues contributing to the problem, such as a developmental delay, speech language concerns, fine and gross motor problems, and sensory-integration difficulties. We work closely with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to ensure that we are addressing all the factors contributing to your child’s difficulties.