What is a child psychiatrist

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What Is a Child Psychiatrist?
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• A youngster therapist is a specialist who
  represents considerable authority in diagnosing
  and treating behavioral and thought issue in
  kids. A tyke specialist utilizes his insight on
  numerous variables including organic and mental
  elements, so as to devise a treatment anticipate
  a kid with conduct and thought issue.

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What Does a Child Psychiatrist Do?

• 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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What Can I Expect During First Appointment?

• 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.

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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 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. 

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• The child psychiatrist 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
  EmaritesPO Box 73810Tel  [phone]Fax
  9714 507 8001Email  dubaicommunityhc_at_gmail.com