Social, Emotional & Behavioral Assessments

Behavioural and emotional assessments help shape the right support for a child or teenager, and help us understand what may be driving challenging behaviour. At TDCC in Abu Dhabi, we believe every behaviour is a form of communication. We work with the people around your child to pinpoint what might be triggering certain behaviours or making them worse. Together with you and your child, we then explore practical strategies for positive behaviour change that build on your family’s strengths and reflect your values. Where helpful, a personalised behaviour support plan can become part of your child’s counselling.

We recommend this assessment when a child or teenager is struggling with worry, anger or low mood, or is finding it hard to get along with friends, teachers or family. It offers a valuable insight into how your child is feeling and is often the first step towards therapy.

Using observation, interviews and questionnaires, the psychologist works with the client to design a treatment plan built around their individual needs.

Progress is reviewed regularly, so we can make sure the plan is working and adapt it as your child’s needs change.

Our Abu Dhabi team assesses and supports children and adolescents with:

• Depression and low mood
• Anxiety
• Physical conditions (such as cerebral palsy)
• Neurodevelopmental and behavioural conditions (such as ADHD, OCD and autism)
• Anger management
• Personal and family relationship difficulties
• Stress management
• Emotional regulation