Children with panic disorder may also show Agoraphobia in which they avoid situations in which the attacks have occurred, such as shopping malls, theaters, and stadiums. The assessment includes a structured interview that is administered separately to the child and the parent, as well as a questionnaire battery. The questionnaires that are administered cover various facets of the child's emotional and behavioral functioning. The parent also is asked to complete several questionnaires about his or her own emotional and behavioral functioning. In addition to the questionnaire battery, a behavioral observation task involving the child and parent may be administered.
All treatments involve cognitive-behavioral strategies.
Emphasis is placed on having the child engage in gradual exposure to the feared object or event. Treatment requires the participation of both the child and parent. All fees at CAPP are based on a sliding scale, and tend to be nominal. There is no charge for the initial assessment. Hours and Location Appointments are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings Monday through Friday.