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Psychiatrists
are medical doctors whose training includes four years of residency.
Child/Adolescent Psychiatrists have additional training in the problems of
children and family systems. Learning issues/problems are viewed from a
developmental perspective and are often found in tandem with
psychiatric/psychological problems. The psychiatric history focuses on
medical data, the longitudinal developmental data, and the interface
factors, school history, psychological reports, teacher notes and parental
observation are all important aspects of the evaluation process.
Psychiatrists can prescribe medication as part of the treatment plan.
Specific Questions:
1. Could you describe your general approach to therapy?
2. Will the family be required to participate in the therapy?
3. How much experience have you had in working with students who have
learning differences and how will therapy help these students?
4. What is your policy on the matter of confidentiality?
5. Will you meet with my child's teachers or observe him in his school
setting? Is there a charge for these services?
6. How do you determine whether medication will help my child?
7. Will you spell out for us as specifically as possible the problems or
areas that you are addressing in treatment? Will you define treatment goals?
Adapted from "Learning Problems: Where to Find Help, A Directory of
Professional Resources" Woodlynde School, Strafford, Pennsylvania [This
copyright material is reprinted with permission of LD Online]
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Parents should
consider having their child evaluated when they are worried that their child
is not developing at the same rate or in the same way as other children of
the same age.
Read more of Dr. Leslie Rubin's advice. |
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