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The chapter outlines a comprehensive psychiatric interview for children. It outlines the differences from assessing adults and gives a scheme for the mental state examination. Suggestions are given on how to tailor the interview to children below the age of 6 ,for middle childhood, and for adolescence. Guidance is provided about the use of multiple informants (parents, teachers, and others) and how to synthesize or prioritize their accounts. The chapter also provides a framework for the asssessment of children with developmental disorders to ensure all relevant domains are covered.
Title: The psychiatric interview with children
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The chapter outlines a comprehensive psychiatric interview for children.
It outlines the differences from assessing adults and gives a scheme for the mental state examination.
Suggestions are given on how to tailor the interview to children below the age of 6 ,for middle childhood, and for adolescence.
Guidance is provided about the use of multiple informants (parents, teachers, and others) and how to synthesize or prioritize their accounts.
The chapter also provides a framework for the asssessment of children with developmental disorders to ensure all relevant domains are covered.
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