If you have concerns about your child’s behavior, attention, emotional regulation, development, school performance, social functioning, or significant changes in everyday behavior, schedule an appointment with Dr. Balasundari Krishnan at DFW Physicians Medical Associates in Corpus Christi.
Dr. Krishnan is a board-certified pediatrician who provides behavioral and developmental care for children and adolescents through age 18.
Book an appointment online or call (361) 462-4159 to contact our Corpus Christi location.
Now accepting new patients! Same-day appointments and walk-ins are welcome.
Dr. Krishnan accepts Medicaid and many major insurance plans. Not sure if your plan is accepted?
Call (361) 462-4159 and our team can help verify coverage.
Dr. Krishnan is one of the best pediatricians in Corpus Christi for behavioral therapy. As an experienced pediatrician she understands that behavioral problems can be connected with a child’s development, physical health, family environment, school experiences, sleep, attention, and other factors, which gives her a holistic perspective on what may be contributing to the problem.
Depending on the child’s needs, Dr. Krishnan can evaluate behavioral and developmental concerns, discuss appropriate management strategies, monitor progress, and help families determine when additional evaluation or specialized behavioral therapy may be appropriate.
More reasons to choose Dr. Krishnan for your pediatric care needs include:
Parents can discuss a wide range of behavioral concerns with Dr. Krishnan at DFWPMA Corpus Christi, including difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, frequent tantrums, aggression, emotional outbursts, school difficulties, and problems with social interactions.
Concerns that parents may discuss with Dr. Krishnan include:
Many behavioral changes can occur during normal childhood and adolescent development. A pediatric evaluation can help determine whether a behavior appears developmentally appropriate, should be monitored, or may benefit from additional assessment or intervention.
Pediatric behavioral care at DFWPMA Corpus Christi focuses on identifying behavioral concerns, developing practical management strategies, and helping children improve their daily functioning at home, at school, and in social settings.
Dr. Krishnan can evaluate behavioral symptoms, recommend appropriate interventions, and help families determine the next steps for their child’s care.
Behavioral therapy may be considered when behavioral or emotional difficulties are persistent, interfere with everyday functioning, create significant problems at home or school, or negatively affect the child’s relationships and development. The appropriate approach depends on the nature and severity of the concern and the child’s individual needs.
A pediatric evaluation can be a useful starting point. Dr. Krishnan can evaluate the concern within the context of the child’s broader health and development and discuss whether continued pediatric management, additional evaluation, behavioral therapy, counseling, psychological services, or another form of specialized care may be appropriate.
Children’s behavior and developmental needs change as they grow. A strategy that is appropriate for a young child may need to change as the child enters school or adolescence.
Ongoing pediatric care allows behavior, development, school functioning, physical health, and other concerns to be followed over time.
Having behavioral care integrated with general pediatric care also allows Dr. Krishnan to consider the child’s broader healthcare needs.
Well-child visits, developmental screenings, ADHD care, growth and development monitoring, sick visits, immunizations, school and sports physicals, adolescent healthcare, and behavioral concerns can all be addressed within an ongoing pediatric relationship.
