Our clinic has a relatively short waiting list. When we receive a referral, we will send the family some questionnaires to fill in. We endeavor to offer families an appointment for an assessment at the family's nearest clinic within a month of receiving the questionnaires back.
We conduct a comprehensive assessment of the severity and nature of the anxiety the child is experiencing. This involves both the child and parent being interviewed and completing some questionnaires. We also assess the severity and types of any anxiety that the parent experiences, as this helps us know which type of treatment will be most helpful for the child.