Specialized Care

We Provide Specialized Care

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  • ADHD/ADD Evaluations
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    Our trained professional staff will do the initial evaluation if you think your child is having problems with focusing and attention.  We also continue to treat your child after the initial diagnosis has been made. 

  • Asthma Management
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    Eden Park Pediatric Associates provides a comprehensive asthma and allergy management program for our patients. Our pediatricians are trained in the diagnosis and management of childhood asthma and allergies. Diagnosis is usually made during a sick visit when a child is wheezing or exhibiting symptoms of allergies. Occasionally, we may diagnose your child with asthma or allergies during a preventive care visit based on patient or parent concerns or our exam findings.


    Pulmonary function testing is a non-invasive test performed in all patients age 5 or older with asthma to assess lung function and response to medication and to assess overall asthma control. Pulmonary function testing is done at least annually and may be done when monitoring medication changes. The test results are interpreted by our providers to help guide your child’s treatment.


    Nurses trained in asthma education provide teaching about environmental controls and avoidance of triggers and test to be sure that your child is using his/her inhalers correctly. Information about caring for the medication devices that your child uses is provided and reviewed at every visit. We will provide an Asthma Action Plan for your child for school and will provide a Food Allergy Action Plan if needed.


    Children with asthma should be seen in our office every 3-12 months depending on their severity of illness and their asthma control. Regular visits are required in order for us to evaluate your child prior to medication refills.


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  • Behavioral Health Management
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    In cooperation with community based mental health providers, we evaluate and treat children for behavior concerns and school problems including:

    • Inattention and lack of focus
    • Anxiety
    • Depression

    Does Your Child Need A Behavioral Evaluation?


    If you have concerns about your child's behavioral development, please call our office at 717-569-8518 and ask to speak to our Behavioral Health Coordinator, Tonya Weaver, BSW. Tonya will discuss your concerns and gather information that will be used to determine how we can best help your child. If a Behavioral Evaluation with one of our providers is needed, Tonya will schedule this visit for you and provide you withassessment tools that you can complete prior to the your visit. 


    Assessment tools that will need to be completed for children ages 5-12 include:​

    • Vanderbilt Assessment - Parent Initial
    • Vanderbilt Assessment - Teacher Initial
    • Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) - Parent
    • Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) – Child
    • Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC)

    Assessment tools that will need to be completed for children ages 13-18 include:

    • Vanderbilt Assessment - Parent Initial
    • Vanderbilt Assessment - Teacher Initial
    • Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) - Parent
    • Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) – Child
    • Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC)
    • Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ9)
    • CRAFFT screening tool

    Assessment tools that are used on a case by case basis include:

    • Child Obsessional Compulsive Inventory- Parent and Child (CHOCI)

    COMPLETING THE ASSESSMENTS:

    • You will be directed to complete the Parent Assessments through the portal.
    • Your child age 13 and older will be given a portal account so that they can complete their assessments through their private portal. 
    • You will be directed to invite your child’s teacher to complete their assessment through the portal

    Important! All Assessments must be completed before the day of your child’s appointment.


    What To Expect At A Behavioral Evaluation


    At least one week prior to your appointment, complete assigned assessments noted above. On the day of your child's behavioral evaluation, please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. Ideally, your child should eat a nutritious meal prior to the appointment and be well-rested.


    You and your child will meet with Tonya Weaver, BSW. Tonya will spend approximately 20 minutes with you obtaining pertinent medical and behavioral history. Both you and your child will then meet with the doctor who will perform a thorough assessment and develop a behavioral health management plan for your child. Our providers may recommend additional counseling to best serve your child.

     

    If the doctor prescribes medication, he/she will want to follow up with your child within 28 days to assess your child's progress and to determine if the medication can be refilled. Tonya will schedule this appointment with you before you leave the office.


    Ongoing Medication Management


    After your child's initial evaluation, if medication is started, your child must be seen within 28 days in order to continue the medication. If your child is doing well with his/her medication, subsequent appointments will be scheduled every 3 months. If a  medication or dosage change is needed, your child must be seen within 1 month to assess your child's progress and to determine if the medication can be refilled.

  • Breastfeeding Support
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    Breastfeeding provides essential nutrition for infants birth to one year and older. As with learning anything new, most breastfeeding mothers and babies (and dads too!) need some instruction and support during this learning period.


    That's where we come in!


    Eden Park has a high number of breastfeeding families. We will do our best to help you meet your breastfeeding goals. Any breastmilk you feed your infant is a gift of health for your child that lasts their lifetime.


    We respect each family's feeding decisions. We do encourage moms to breastfeed exclusively or give only  breastmilk for the first four months then continue to breastfeed and give solid foods until your baby is a year old.


    We have International Board Certified Lactation Consultants in the office five days a week, the only office in the region offering this service. Our Lactation Consultants have years of experience working with breastfeeding families. We love babies and enjoy helping families learn how to breastfeed! We will help you as little or as much as you need. We provide in-office feeding evaluations for hands-on help as well as phone support for any questions you may have along your breastfeeding journey.


    Some areas we can provide guidance include:

    • Positioning your baby at the breast
    • Latching
    • Caring for your breasts and nipples
    • Assessing milk transfer
    • Assuring adequate nutrition
    • Assembling and using a breast pump, including sizing for the right size flange
    • Storing milk
    • Returning to work/school while breastfeeding
    • Traveling and breastfeeding
    • Training a breastfeeding baby to a bottle
    • Teething while breastfeeding
    • Breastfeeding premature babies
    • Managing slow weight gain babies
    • Breastfeeding twins
    • Breastfeeding babies with special medical needs such as cleft palate, Down Syndrome, and heart conditions
    • Managing medications, medical tests or surgery while breastfeeding

    We maintain an extensive library of current, evidence based breast feeding articles with answers to frequently asked questions to help with common concerns.


    Click here to view our extensive Breastfeeding Library.


    Click here to view the Lactation Corner with more resources.

  • Chronic Care Management
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    If your child has a disability or a chronic illness, your journey may feel like the road less traveled. You probably have interactions with many different professionals and specialists. You need information, assistance, understanding, and support.


    We're here to help.


    If your child has significant medical needs, one of our pediatric RNs will partner with you to help you manage your child's condition.  She will get to know you and your child, and will be your dedicated point of contact.

  • Newborn Care
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    We like to begin your newborn care in the hospital and continue as an integral part of the comprehensive care provided by our professional team!

  • Sports Physicals
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    Regular physicals are an important part of preventative pediatric care. Getting your child an sports physical gives the doctor the opportunity to examine your child, evaluate their health and fitness, and determine whether or not they are prepared for sports or school activities.