Compassionate Expertise in Pediatric Neurobehavioral Care

Comprehensive neurobehavioral evaluation and diagnosis for children age 2-18 years

Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Conduct Disorder
Tic Disorders
Learning Disorders

Welcome to
Harwell Neurobehavioral Pediatrics

At Harwell Neurobehavioral Pediatrics, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, expert care for children and families navigating neurodevelopmental and behavioral challenges. Our specialized practice focuses on supporting each child's unique strengths while addressing their individual needs in a nurturing family-centered environment.

We understand that early and accurate identification of conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can make a profound difference in a child's development and quality of life. That's why we emphasize comprehensive evaluations as the cornerstone of our diagnostic process.

Welcome-we look forward to supporting your child's bright future.

Meet the Owner and Provider

Cara Harwell, APRN, CPNP, PMHS

Cara Harwell is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Mental Health Specialist with more than 20 years of experience in pediatric neurologic, neurobehavioral, and acute care medicine. She is the creator of the REACH (Respecting Each Awesome Child Here) Program at Nemours Children's Health, designed to support children with sensory or developmental needs during medical appointments. Cara has expertise in patient quality and safety, care standardization, medical leadership, and has maintained top-tier patient satisfaction ratings.

"I'm passionate about improving the lives of children with sensory, developmental, and behavioral conditions and honored to serve the community in this way."

Our Services

Comprehensive Neurobehavioral Assessment and Diagnosis

VIRTUAL appointment with our provider, including a thorough review of birth, developmental, medical, academic, family history, and areas of concern. Comprehensive behavior rating scales for parent, teacher, and self to evaluate for a broad range of behavioral, emotional, social, and academic issues.

Follow up VIRTUAL appointment to review results of all evaluations and provide diagnosis, referral, and personalized recommendations.

Additional Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment

If concern for an Autism Spectrum Disorder, the gold-standard ADOS-2 assessment will be completed in addition to the initial neurobehavioral assessment. An ONSITE visit in a private sensory friendly space.

**Special requests can be made to complete the assessment and provide results to your child's healthcare provider for official review and diagnosis.

Additional Screening and for Learning Disorders
(Age 6 and up)

If concern for learning disorders, a gold standard screening tool will be administered in addition to the initial neurobehavioral assessment. An ONSITE visit in a private sensory friendly space.