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Your Trusted Partner for Pediatric Psychological Evaluations and Therapy Services
At Pediatric Psychology Services of Colorado, we specialize in comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapeutic interventions for children facing neurodevelopmental challenges. Our team of dedicated professionals brings extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, and other mental health conditions that affect childhood development. With multiple locations across Colorado, we serve communities including Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, and Montrose, prioritizing accessibility in rural areas where specialized care is often limited. Our approach emphasizes accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, and fostering environments that support each child's unique needs.We maintain a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through culturally sensitive practices, client dignity training, and multilingual resources. Our clinicians continually refine their skills through professional development while maintaining a patient-centered focus that ensures families feel heard and supported throughout their care journey. By combining clinical excellence with compassionate service delivery, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families across western Colorado.
Services
Autism Spectrum Evaluations
Learning Disorder Assessments
Neuropsychological Testing
Applied Behavior Analysis
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Psychotherapy
Feeding Therapy
Adaptive Functioning Evaluations
Gifted Testing
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in autism spectrum and neurodevelopmental disorders
- Individualized treatment plans developed by experienced clinicians
- Accessible care in rural Colorado communities
- Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations with clear treatment recommendations
- Culturally competent services with multilingual resources available
Services
Autism Spectrum Evaluations
Our comprehensive autism evaluations examine social communication skills, behavioral patterns, and developmental history to determine spectrum placement. Using standardized assessment tools and clinical observations, we identify support needs while differentiating autism from other neurodevelopmental conditions. The evaluation process includes parent interviews, direct child assessments, and detailed reporting with treatment recommendations.
Learning Disorder Assessments
We conduct thorough evaluations to identify specific learning disorders affecting reading, writing, or math abilities. Our assessments measure cognitive processing, academic achievement, and information retention patterns. The diagnostic process helps determine appropriate educational interventions and accommodations while providing families with clear guidance for supporting their child's learning needs.
Applied Behavior Analysis
Our ABA programs use evidence-based techniques to improve socially significant behaviors in children with autism and other developmental conditions. Through individualized treatment plans, we focus on enhancing communication skills, social interactions, and daily living abilities while reducing challenging behaviors that interfere with learning and development.
Neuropsychological Testing
These comprehensive evaluations examine brain functioning across multiple domains including memory, attention, language, and executive functioning. We assess how neurological factors affect learning, behavior, and emotional regulation to develop targeted treatment strategies that address each child's unique cognitive profile.
Speech Therapy
Our speech-language pathologists provide targeted interventions for children with communication disorders. Services address articulation difficulties, language processing challenges, and social communication deficits through structured therapy sessions that incorporate play-based learning and family involvement in the treatment process.
People
Nichole Hardy Swann
Psychologist
Dr. Swann specializes in pediatric psychological assessments for autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and neurodevelopmental conditions. With extensive clinical experience, she develops individualized treatment plans while maintaining a compassionate approach that prioritizes patient comfort and family involvement in the care process.
Questions
What types of evaluations do you offer for children?
We provide autism spectrum evaluations, learning disorder assessments, neuropsychological testing, adaptive functioning evaluations, and gifted testing to identify children's cognitive and developmental needs.
Do you offer therapy services in addition to evaluations?
Yes, we provide applied behavior analysis, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychotherapy, and feeding therapy to address various developmental and behavioral needs identified through our assessments.
Are your services available in multiple Colorado locations?
We serve patients at offices in Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Rifle, and Clifton, with plans to expand accessibility to more Colorado communities.
How does your practice support neurodiverse patients?
Our practice celebrates neurodiversity through individualized care plans, cultural competency training, multilingual resources, and accommodations that respect each patient's unique learning and communication needs.
What should I expect during the initial evaluation process?
The process includes parent interviews, standardized assessments, clinical observations, and comprehensive reporting with clear diagnosis and treatment recommendations tailored to your child's specific needs.
