Young Child Clinic
Yes, preschoolers can have emotional and behavioral challenges. In fact, as many as 10% of young children have a severe psychiatric disorder that impairs their development.
The Young Child Clinic (YCC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) understands these conditions and how they interfere with the caregiver-child relationship, social-emotional development, ability to participate in child care and early learning, family functioning, and optimal development. We are here to support your family.
Reaching out for help early is important to setting your child up for future success. We know that healthy, early childhood social-emotional development is essential for educational readiness, social well-being and preventative mental health. As a child improves these critical interactions with others, these skills impact the developing brain and helps them reach their full potential.
How we serve you
After we evaluate your child, we will share our recommendations, which may include: parent-child interaction therapy (to promote positive parent-child relationships), psychiatric consultation, medication evaluation, play therapy and clinical work with parents to engage you in your child’s treatment plan.
Conditions we treat
Children we see in our clinic may have one or more of these conditions:
-
Disruptive behavior disorders in children - Behavior problems, with or without developmental or learning delays
-
Anxiety disorders -
Mood disorders (depression) - Attachment or relationship problems
- History of early childhood neglect or disrupted placement
-
Trauma and stressor-related disorders - Behavioral issues related to chronic medical conditions
Meet your team
Our team is made up of psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers who work together to provide the best possible care to support your child’s ongoing growth and development.