About First Behavior®
FirstBehavior® provides evidence-based developmental and behavioral services for children, adolescents, and families. We understand that every child develops differently, and our goal is to help families better understand their child's strengths, challenges, and unique needs. Our services are grounded in developmental science and behavioral psychology, offering comprehensive assessment, consultation, and individualized recommendations. Whether concerns involve behavior, learning, attention, social skills, emotional regulation, or developmental differences, we work collaboratively with families to provide practical guidance and meaningful support.
Areas of Focus
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Brain Development and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Perinatal Mental Health
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Developmental and Behavioral Assessment
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Learning and School-Related Challenges
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Behavioral Challenges and Emotional Regulation
Our Approach
Evidence-based care tailored to your needs
Practice News & Updates
Stay informed with the latest clinical developments in behavioral psychology and our ongoing commitment to family-focused care. Our goal is to empower your journey with evidence-based insights.
October 24, 2025
How Autism Became a Political Battlefield
Autism entered the medical literature in 1943, when Leo Kanner described children he characterized by social withdrawal and insistence on sameness. For the next two decades, American psychiatry blamed mothers, Bruno Bettelheim’s “refrigerator mother” theory held emotionally cold parenting responsible for what is now understood as a neurodevelopmental condition.
January 12, 2026
The TikTok Diagnosis Boom
For most of modern history, psychiatric diagnoses were made behind the closed doors of clinics, hospitals, and psychologists’ offices. Today, they are increasingly discussed on social media feeds viewed by billions. Platforms like TikTok have turned terms such as ADHD, autism, trauma, and anxiety into everyday language.
March 05, 2026
The Growing Up Online Comparison
For most of human history, children compared themselves to a relatively small circle of peers: classmates, siblings, neighbors, and friends. Their understanding of success, appearance, popularity, and identity was shaped largely by the people they encountered in everyday life. The rise of social media fundamentally changed this reality.
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Our Process
1. Consultation
Every family begins with a comprehensive consultation designed to better understand developmental, behavioral, educational, and emotional concerns. We review developmental history, current challenges, family goals, school experiences, and any previous evaluations or interventions. This collaborative discussion helps establish priorities and determine the most appropriate next steps for support.
2. Assessment
Our assessment process utilizes evidence-based methods to evaluate developmental, behavioral, cognitive, social-emotional, and functional concerns. Information may be gathered through interviews, behavioral observations, standardized measures, rating scales, record review, and consultation with parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals when appropriate. The goal is to develop a thorough understanding of each individual's strengths, needs, and areas for growth.
3. Recommendations
Following the assessment process, families receive individualized recommendations tailored to their specific concerns and goals. Recommendations may include behavioral strategies, parent guidance, educational accommodations, school-based supports, developmental interventions, community resources, and referrals when appropriate. Our focus is on providing practical, actionable guidance that can be implemented across home, school, and community settings.
Contact
Opening Hours
Mon - Thurs: 9 am to 3 pm
Business Info
1221 Brickell Avenue Suite 901 Miami, FL 33131
+1 212-203-0071
info@firstbehavior.com