Patty is a Mom, Behavioral Specialist, and a Parent Coach.  She is fluent in English and Spanish.  She is passionate about working with parents and children.  Patty uses her knowledge and expertise to help parents implement intervention activities, monitor the development of children, and also provide parents with the knowledge they need to care for their children.

Patty Cordova, VitalExpert Behavioral Specialist

An experienced early childhood expert will coach you on helping your shy or clingy child socialize
1. Why does my child suddenly cling to me (understanding object permanence and separation anxiety)
2. How to help my shy child socialize?
3. My child clings to me all the time (in front of strangers, at family gatherings, and at home)
4. It is a big challenge to drop off my clingy child for childcare or preschool
5. When to seek medical attention for separation issues

Talk to a specialist about helping your child when your child is excessively shy or clingy.

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An experienced behavior therapist, early childhood teacher, or child psychologist will coach you on how to approach a child that frequently harms or hurts others
1. Understanding the causes of problematic behaviors like hitting, biting, or kicking
2. How to help your child break the habit of hurting others
3. When to seek medical attention or behavior therapy
4. How to thoughtfully address the concerns of the teacher or the parent whose child has been harmed

Talk to a specialist about helping your child when your child is hurting others (e.g., hitting, biting, kicking)

An experienced behavior specialist or executive function expert will coach you on helping your child with organization, executive function and ability to follow instructions as follows:
1. Simple activities to encourage your child with organization or following directions
2. Setting up the right expectations and home environment to promote structure and executive function
3. Understanding and addressing the causes behind your child's challenges with following instructions or being organized
4. When and how should I seek medical attention (or diagnosis) for child's executive function challenges

Talk to a specialist about helping your child with organization or following directions

An experienced pscyhologist or behavior specialist will coach you on helping your child develop social skills:
1. Simple activities to promote social development for each age
2. I am concerned about my baby's social development
3. My child does not share their toys or want to play with other kids his age
4. Should I be concerned about my child's social issues and seek medical attention?

Talk to a specialist about helping your child with social skills or playing with others

An experienced behavior therapist or child psychologist coaches you on common toddler behaviors and how to handle them:
1. Understanding the causes of tantrums and other problematic behaviors
2. How to help your toddler calm down and regulate
3. Types of problematic behaviors that need medical attention 
4. How to manage meltdown or tantrum behaviors during drop off or pick up from daycare or school
5. How to manage frequent meltdown or tantrum behaviors in public places or at a family gathering

Talk to a specialist about helping your child's tantrum or meltdown behaviors

A behavior expert VitalGuide coaches parents on modeling good behaviors and understanding the causes of negative behaviors and how to help your child with behavior challenges like:

1. Modeling good behaviors at home and in other environments
2. Interpreting behaviors
3. Handling meltdowns and tantrums. Behaviors during social interactions and play
4. Aggressive and Disruptive Behaviors
5. Self Harm and Harmful behaviors
6. Diagnosis, treatment, and resources for behavior issues - navigating resources and getting second opinions

Patty Cordova, VitalExpert Behavioral Specialist

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Talk to a specialist about helping your child when your child is excessively shy or clingy.

Talk to a specialist about helping your child when your child is hurting others (e.g., hitting, biting, kicking)

Talk to a specialist about helping your child with organization or following directions

Talk to a specialist about helping your child with social skills or playing with others

Talk to a specialist about helping your child's tantrum or meltdown behaviors

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