Turning recommendations into action: A post-evaluation psychological service model to support families in pediatric care.

= 3.59), with common diagnoses including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, language disorders, and anxiety. Overall, families were referred for follow-up across diverse domains, most frequently troubleshooting service access (72%), educational programming (68%), current concerns (56%), and medication management (45%). Caregivers reported at least one barrier to recommendation implementation in 83% of cases, with the most common challenges involving access to behavioral/mental health services (52%) and educational supports (41%). Clinicians addressed multiple areas per family, most often providing guidance on educational programming (61%), symptom management (60%), assessment of current functioning (56%), and referral coordination (51%). These findings highlight substantial unmet service needs following pediatric psychological evaluation and demonstrate the feasibility of a structured follow-up psychological program embedded within a larger pediatric health care system. Integrating post-evaluation support into pediatric assessment programs may improve care coordination, reduce implementation barriers, enhance the practical utility of recommendations, and improve outcomes for children and families. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).