Early Childhood Mental Health Assessment & Consultation
Our Early Childhood Health Consultation Package is designed to give families a clear picture of their child’s developmental, emotional, and social needs. Using play-based assessment, teacher input, and parent collaboration, we provide a thorough understanding of your child’s strengths and challenges—along with practical recommendations to support growth at home and school.
By the end of the consultation process, you’ll walk away with clarity about your child’s developmental profile and practical, customized recommendations to guide their growth.
Is your child….
Getting sent home from school?
Being suspended or expelled?
So distressed they can’t engage in every day activities?
Getting ready for school
Having tummy aches, headaches, or difficultly eating
Not seeming to connect with others
Difficulty learning
Having trouble sleeping
Is early childhood mental health assessment & consultation right for you?
If so, then early childhood consultation may be right for you! We work to identify the core issues and create a system to help all the major adults in your child’s life be on the same page about what it takes to succeed.
Together, we will assess what is causing your child to experience distress and create a collaborative plan to address it.
How it works
Parent Intake
Review developmental history, family goals, and presenting concerns.
School Observation
Observation of your child in their natural learning environment, with teacher consultation.
One Family Play Session
Parent and child together in a play-based setting to assess attachment, family dynamics, and emotional expression.
One Individual Child Session or Parent Session
Either direct time with your child or additional parent consultation to target concerns.
Teacher/Provider Collateral Contact
Phone or email consultation with teachers, pediatricians, or other providers to gather a well-rounded perspective.
Screeners & Scoring
Standardized developmental and social-emotional checklists completed by parents/teachers, scored and interpreted by a clinician.
Feedback Session & Written Summary
Parents receive a clear summary of findings, individualized recommendations, and next steps for home and school.
Alignment with Little Dove’s Practices
This package reflects Little Dove Counseling’s assessment standards, which emphasize whole-child understanding through observation, play, and family collaboration. Based on the findings, your family can be matched with a Little Dove clinician for ongoing therapy to provide continuity of care and support. This makes it easy to move directly from assessment into treatment if that is the best next step for your child.