Child Psychiatry - part 2

Question 1

Evironmental aspects which affect interaction with child

Answer 1

• Privacy
• Suitability - noise, access to toys, temperature, light brightness
• Intimidating environment - soft furnishings, colourful

Question 2

Child factors that influence interaction with them

Answer 2

• Feeling safe - also what they can say with parents present
• Willingness to engage
• Family/carers present or not
• Cognitive ability - IQ and emotional development
• Communication/language problems

Question 3

Clinician factors which influence interaction with child

Answer 3

• Setting enough time
• Use of language
• Use of non-verbal communication
• Avoid patronising/condescending tone
• Try not to sound rehearsed

Question 4

What should you take into account re parents/carer of young person?

Answer 4

• Expectations
• Parental MH
• Family dynamics eg divorice
• Engagement (was not brought)
• Parents ability to leave child - why more difficult?

Question 5

Where else can we get information re child?

Answer 5

• School
• Carers/parents views
• Contact with other services

Question 6

Assessments in child services that are not present in adult

Answer 6

• Psychometric - personality tests
• Sensory assessments
• School observations - can’t be aware that you are there