Surfside Pediatrics is now part of the Coastal Kids Family.
Coastal Kids is a renowned pediatric group known for its exceptional healthcare services. Our name will continue to be Surfside Pediatrics and your providers and medical home at Surfside Pediatrics will remain the same. You may notice the Coastal Kids name on your insurance EOBs, credit card receipts and documents.
What you need to know about behavioral problems in children
Sometimes it’s hard to know if your child’s behavior is part of the normal spectrum of developmental behavior associated with growing up and maturing. You can expect your child’s behavior to change as they grow, but sometimes outbursts or social isolation can be a sign of a potentially serious behavioral problem. Your doctors at Surfside Pediatrics, in Ventura, California, want you to be able to tell the difference.
Normal developmental behavior can include:
There are some early warning signs of emotional behavioral disorders to definitely pay attention to. Your doctors at Surfside Pediatrics, in Ventura, want you and your child to come in for a thorough evaluation if you notice that your child is:
Your child may exhibit more developmental difficulties than emotional ones, as is the case with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.
Symptoms of ADHD include:
If your child has behavioral problems, it can be difficult and frustrating, but you don’t have to deal with it on your own. Help is just a phone call away from your doctors at Surfside Pediatrics in Ventura, California. They are experts in evaluating, diagnosing and treating children’s behavioral problems. Your child will be in good hands! Get some help for your child by calling today!
2601 E. Main Street, Suite 200
Ventura, CA 93003