A Child Psychiatrist And The Treatment Plan

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A Child Psychiatrist And The Treatment Plan
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A child psychiatrist is a doctor who specializes
in diagnosing and treating behavioral and thought
disorders in children. A child psychiatrist uses
his knowledge on many factors including
biological and psychological factors, in order to
devise a treatment plan for a child with behavior
and thought disorders. This plan may include
medication to help control or minimize certain
behaviors or thoughts.
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If your child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD
or autism), a child psychiatrist can be a very
valuable member of your child\'s care team.
Children with autism may have other mood or
thought disorders that exist in addition to
autism.
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Disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder
(OCD), may occur in children with autism
however, behaviors associated with this disorder
can be managed with medication and psychiatric
intervention.
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A child psychiatrist may devise a treatment plan
that may involve just your child, your family, or
another group. A treatment plan may either
include a medication or a behavioral therapy, in
order to reduce negative behaviors. A child
psychiatrist can also act as an advocate for your
child with other doctors, school professionals,
agencies, or other organizations.  
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Your first appointment, also known as a
consultation, will take about an hour. The child
psychiatrist will interview both you and your
child, in order to gather information. The doctor
will check vitals like blood pressure and weight,
in order to accurately prescribe necessary
medication. A child psychiatrist will discuss
your family background for a better understanding
of the family dynamics.
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You may be asked about your relatives, as well as
medical or psychiatric histories. If you have
documentation to share with the doctor about
certain conditions or behaviors, this is the best
time to share them.
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A child psychiatrist trist may ask your child to
draw a picture of his family to help further
evaluate skills, regardless of your child\'s
ability to communicate verbally. The doctor will
also ask your child simple questions about his
family. In devising a treatment plan, your child
may be advised to see other doctors for further
evaluation.
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The child psychiatrist will schedule future
appointments, as well as prescribe any necessary
medication to manage abnormal behaviors that may
be present in your child. After your child\'s
consultation, expect to receive a detailed report
of the consultation along with diagnoses and a
treatment plan. 
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child psychiatrist Dubai
Dubai Community Health CentreDubai, United Arab
EmiratesPO Box 73810Tel  [phone] Fax
9714 507 8001
www.dubaicommunityhc.com