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Students will:

  • Analyze the importance of developmental assessments

Analyze assessment instruments used for evaluating children and adolescents

Analyze treatment options used for children and adolescents

Analyze roles parents play in assessment and treatment

To Prepare for the Discussion

  • Review the Learning Resources concerning psychiatric assessments and assessment tools.

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Post your answers to the following:

  • Explain WHY a developmental Assessment of children and Adolescents is important.

  • Describe TWO Assessment instruments and Explain Why they are used for children and adolescents but not adults. 

  • Describe TWO Treatment Options for children and adolescents that may not be used WHEN treating adults.

  • Explain the role parents play in Assessment and Treatment.