Consent and confidentiality for young children

Who consents

A parent or legal guardian signs before the first play session. If parents are separated, we ask for the custody paper that shows who can consent, and we give both parents the same facts about how sessions work.

What stays in the room

What your child says and plays stays between your child and the clinician. A young child cannot give consent to share it, so we share only what helps you at home, in general terms.

What parents hear

After a session you hear what your child played in broad terms and one thing to try. You will not get a play-by-play, and we will not ask your child to repeat what they played.

The few times we must share

We must share information if a child may be in danger, if a court requires it, or if you sign a release for a school, pediatrician or other clinician. We tell you first whenever we can.

Records

We keep your child's records private and share them only as the law allows. A release lets you decide who sees what, and you can end it at any time.

Telehealth for parents

Both clinicians are licensed in Delaware, so parent sessions can be held by video for parents who are in Delaware. Play sessions happen at the office.