Psychiatric consultation can be arranged when needed. Physician's can utilize this clinic for consultation regarding medication adjustment or may refer for ongoing follow-up. Barkely Parenting Skills Seminars Held several times each year, these evening seminars offer the opportunity for families to learn the special skills needed to manage a child who is more difficult to parent. Associated comorbid conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, learning problems, and aggressiveness are also managed. A variety of behavioral, psychotherapeutic, and pharmacological approaches are tailored to the individual patient, family, school and clinical situation.
Staff includes child pyschiatry and psychology faculty.
Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing are available. The UVA neurology staff aim to work in close collaboration with the primary care physician, with follow-up in the neurology clinic at appropriate intervals. To discuss opportunities for the primary care physician to participate in research projects contact James A. Blackman, M.D., M.P.H. Professor of Pediatrics.