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What should parents be encouraged to talk about during the psychiatric assessment?
What should parents be encouraged to talk about during the psychiatric assessment?
What is a recommended approach when interviewing parents?
What is a recommended approach when interviewing parents?
What method might be insightful when working with younger children?
What method might be insightful when working with younger children?
When interviewing a child, what should the interviewer observe?
When interviewing a child, what should the interviewer observe?
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What kind of development should the interviewer gather information on during an assessment?
What kind of development should the interviewer gather information on during an assessment?
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What is important to reassure parents about during an interview?
What is important to reassure parents about during an interview?
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What is one of the key points in interviewing a family during a psychological assessment?
What is one of the key points in interviewing a family during a psychological assessment?
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What is a crucial source of information during a psychological assessment?
What is a crucial source of information during a psychological assessment?
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Which test is used to measure non-verbal intelligence from 2 years to adulthood?
Which test is used to measure non-verbal intelligence from 2 years to adulthood?
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What aspect of the child's life can the informant provide information about?
What aspect of the child's life can the informant provide information about?
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What is an important characteristic to assess within the family during an interview?
What is an important characteristic to assess within the family during an interview?
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What element is not part of the framework for family interviews?
What element is not part of the framework for family interviews?
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Which test provides a score of specific verbal and performance abilities for children aged 6-16 years?
Which test provides a score of specific verbal and performance abilities for children aged 6-16 years?
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Who can provide additional important information about the child's characteristics during an assessment?
Who can provide additional important information about the child's characteristics during an assessment?
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When is it appropriate to ask adjacent family members about the child's problem?
When is it appropriate to ask adjacent family members about the child's problem?
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What information is collected regarding the child's school experience?
What information is collected regarding the child's school experience?
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Study Notes
Psychiatric Assessment of Children and Their Families
- Assessing children and their families involves considering multiple factors, including parental anxiety and worry, family history, and the child's development.
Interviewing the Parents
- Parents should be encouraged to talk freely, with reassurance that the information provided is confidential.
- The interview should be conducted in a timely manner with a sensitive and empathetic approach.
- Parents should be encouraged to discuss family history to provide background on the child's development.
Interviewing and Observing the Child
- Younger children may express themselves through play, arts, storytelling, or role-playing, which can be insightful.
- The interviewer should observe the child's interaction with parents and siblings.
- The child's physical development, language delays, social and emotional maturity, and special skills or talents should be assessed.
- The same procedure used for adults can be adapted for children, using age-appropriate language and concepts.
Interviewing the Family
- The interview can begin by asking about the best approach to help the child in a difficult situation.
- The family should be encouraged to share information about their worries and concerns.
- The family's way of responding to time and space patterns should be observed, including their hierarchy and dominant structure.
Psychological Assessment
- Measurements of intelligence and educational achievement are undertaken.
- Specific assessments may be used to identify behavioral, emotional, or cognitive challenges, such as autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, or learning difficulties.
- Information is gathered from multiple sources, including the child, family, teachers, and other professionals.
Additional Informants
- Teachers and other professionals can provide information about the child's characteristics, educational achievement, and behavioral patterns.
- The child's social relationships, family events, and relationships with other children can also be important.
- Informants can provide information about the child's self-esteem, learning difficulties, and spatial organization.
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Description
Learn about the key factors to consider when assessing children's mental health, including interviewing parents and understanding their concerns.
