PCOM Psychological Services (PPS) has recently expanded access to pediatric behavioral and school-based mental health care through new and enhanced clinical offerings. These services provide comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation and consultation to support children's learning, behavior and emotional well-being across home and school environments.
Led by faculty experts in the College's Department of School Psychology, the pediatric behavioral program emphasizes early identification of individual needs and the translation of assessment findings into practical, coordinated approaches for families, educators and clinicians.
“Early, accurate assessment and collaborative intervention can significantly improve children's academic and emotional outcomes,” said Jessica Glass Kendorski, PhD, NCSP, BCBA-D, chair of PCOM's Department of School Psychology. “These services help families and schools better understand learning and behavior challenges and respond with individualized, effective strategies.”
PCOM provides pediatric behavioral and school-based psychology care for parents, caregivers, teachers and school systems, with support delivered in school settings, at home or at the PPS office located in Rowland Hall on the Philadelphia campus. Areas of focus include school-based mental health support, consultation with parents and educators, functional behavior assessment, and guidance related to Individualized Education Plans.
These evaluations clarify the factors influencing a child's behavior and learning and guide individualized intervention planning. When appropriate, education will be offered to parents or school staff to support consistent implementation across settings. Additional skill and functioning evaluations include assessing communication, daily living skills and adaptive behavior to inform educational placement and intervention decisions.
“Assessment is often the bridge between concern and action,” said Kate Tresco, PhD, a professor in the Department of School Psychology and primary supervisor of the pediatric behavioral services. “Our role is to help families and schools make sense of complex information and translate it into practical, coordinated support that aligns with a child's everyday environment.”
The pediatric behavioral services operate under the oversight of Jessica Glass Kendorski, PhD, NCSP, BCBA-D, chair of the Department of School Psychology, with clinical leadership provided by Kate Tresco, PhD, Sofia Pham, PhD, NCSP, and Amanda Guld Fisher, PhD, BCBA-D, in the Department of School Psychology.
Families and school partners interested in pediatric behavioral or school-based services can visit PCOM Psychological Services or call 215-871-6463 to learn more.
Established in 1899, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a “whole person” approach to care—treating people, not just symptoms. PCOM, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. PCOM students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, PCOM provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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