Melody of Hope does not require a referral in order to be seen at our center for a behavioral health evaluation. However, some insurance carriers may have referral requirements, so please check with your insurance before scheduling an appointment.

Yes, CPRC accepts Iowa Medicaid, including Iowa Total Care and Amerigroup, as well as Illinois Medicaid.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, you can contact our office at 563-200-1102 and our staff will be happy to reschedule your child's appointment.

Melody of Hope physicians are NOT psychiatrists. They are pediatricians with extensive training in assessing, diagnosing, and treating pediatric behavioral and developmental health concerns. Melody of Hope physicians manage the selection of medications, monitor improvements, and identify side effects along with making referrals for outside therapies and resources. 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Anxiety

Depression

Aggression

Sleep Disturbance

The most common treatment options are medication, individual and family therapy, and BHIS (Behavioral Health Intervention Services). Melody of Hope Physicians may also suggest parent counseling and/or PCIT (Parent Child Interactive Therapy) to help teach parents how to effectively mange behaviors at home. This is especially important with diagnosis of Oppositional Definite Disorders.

After a complete evaluation, including a detailed history and review of assessments, Melody of Hope's physicians will identify a primary diagnosis and then have a discussion regarding possible treatment options. Medication may be suggested but it always up to the parents and/or child to move forward with whatever treatment option they feel comfortable with.

Each child is unique and what works for one individual may not work for another. Some patients will experience side effects with one medication and not another. All these factors can come into play when the physician is attempting to prescribe the correct medication for your child and their situation.

Medications can only do so much. Therapy can help to identify and change thought and behavior patterns and help children to develop healthier and more effective coping mechanisms. Studies have shown that patients receiving a combination of therapy and medication were 25% more likely to respond than those receiving medication alone and 27% more likely to respond than those receiving therapy alone.

Initially, follow up appointments are performed more frequently to work towards getting the correct dosage for optimal symptom control. In addition, physicians are continually monitoring for side effects. Once a child has reached an optimal dosage for symptom control, visits will be less often. Typically, once a child stabilizes, visits will be approximately every three months.

As a good medical history is necessary for the diagnosis of the child, it is important that the parent(s) and/or caregiver(s) accompanying the child(ren) have a good understanding of the behavioral concerns which have brought them to the Center.

With diagnosis such as ADHD, it is helpful for the physician to gain a better understanding of how your child functions both in and out of school. Melody of Hope Physicians ask a child's teacher to complete a Vanderbilt assessment similar to the one a parent completes. However, in order to protect the child's privacy, we must have the parents permission to contact the school.

If you suspect your child is being abused, please call the Iowa Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-362-2178.