Building Better Behaviors, One Step at a Time
Some children struggle with behaviors that affect their safety, relationships, school performance, and overall well-being. Our behavioral intervention services use evidence-based strategies to help young people understand their behaviors, develop healthier alternatives, and build the skills they need for success at home, in school, and in their communities.
Behavioral intervention at our Children’s Hospital goes beyond managing disruptive behaviors. Our approach focuses on understanding WHY a child behaves the way they do and teaching them skills to respond differently.
Our team, which includes a board-certified behavior analyst, starts by looking for the function behind a behavior: what triggers it, what it communicates, and what the child gets or avoids through it. From there, we build a behavior support plan that teaches a better way to meet the same need.
Interventions are positive and practical. We reinforce the behaviors we want to see more of, teach communication and coping skills, and adjust the environment so success comes easier. Physical intervention is always a last resort, used only to keep people safe.
Families are part of the plan. We coach parents and caregivers on the same strategies staff use, so progress made in the hospital carries over to home and school.
Our Walk-In Clinic is open 24/7 for psychiatric assessments, no appointment necessary. Call the Children’s Hospital at (270) 689-6800 or contact us online.
What to Expect
Behavioral intervention begins with observation and assessment during your child’s first days on the unit. The team identifies patterns and builds a plan specific to your child.
You’ll see the plan, understand it, and learn how to use it. Before discharge, the team walks your family through the strategies that worked.
Other Children’s Hospital Services
Inpatient Services
Intensive, round-the-clock psychiatric care for children and teens ages 4-17. Individualized treatment plans, on-site school, and family involvement throughout the healing process.
Acute Psychiatric Inpatient
Immediate safety and stabilization for children and teens in psychiatric crisis. Short-term inpatient care with rapid assessment, 24/7 monitoring, and comprehensive aftercare planning.
Individual Group Family Therapy
Individual therapy, group experiences, and family sessions tailored to each child’s needs. Licensed clinicians specializing in youth care help children and teens build coping skills and resilience.
Specialized Therapeutic Activities
Art, music, movement, and recreation designed to promote healing and self-expression. Our specialized activities help children build confidence, develop coping skills, and discover new strengths.
Medication Evaluation Management
Careful medication evaluation by child and adolescent psychiatrists. Family-involved decision-making, close monitoring, and clear discharge planning for the best possible outcomes.
Nursing Care Crisis Support
Registered nurses and behavioral health associates providing continuous, compassionate care and crisis support around the clock. Trained in pediatric psychiatric care and therapeutic intervention techniques.
Specialized Therapies
Targeted programs including the STATE Program for autism spectrum disorder, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based clinical approaches tailored to each child’s unique needs and diagnosis.
