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Evaluation and Assessment of Children, Adolescent & Young Adults
The Assessment of Adolescents
The assessment of adolescent starts with obtaining a psychiatric history by interviewing the young person and his/her parents or caregivers. The assessment includes a detailed exploration of the current concerns about emotional or behavioural problems, physical health and development, family relationships. Collateral information is usually obtained from the child's school with regards to academic performance, peer relationships, and behaviour in the school environment.
The Assessment of Young Children
It may look more like a play, involving lot of toys/ colouring books/ clay etc., using this doctor will do their evaluation and incorporate a developmental screening and assessment of presenting symptoms depending on data collected on interview, observation of dyadic or triadic interactions, as well scores on validated screening tools.
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Use of Screening tool/ Diagnostic tool
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Psychological tools are often used for the evaluation of children's mental health and development. These tools can provide valuable information about a child's cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, and behavioural functioning.
Examples of psychological tools for children include intelligence tests, personality assessments, and behavioural checklists. The results of these evaluations can help parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals identify potential areas of concern, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor progress over time. The use of psychological tools for evaluation in children can promote early detection and intervention for mental health conditions and support children in reaching their full potential.