Evaluation Archives

Does Your Child Have ADHD?

by NowPsychFebruary 21, 2019

“Does my child have ADHD?” This is a question that we are asked all the time. Fortunately, there is a way to answer this question. The way to determine a diagnosis of ADHD is to see a child psychiatrist who can evaluate your child. Why…

Medications to Treat ADHD

by NowPsychFebruary 14, 2019

Adolescent Psychiatry, Child Psychiatry, Evaluation, Medication

We are often asked what are the medication options for ADHD treatment. There are a few different types of medications that are commonly used and some are summarized here. Child psychiatrists often prescribe these, as well as other non-medication treatments for children, teens, and adults…

Sleep Problems in Autism

by NowPsychFebruary 13, 2019

Autism, Child Psychiatry, Evaluation

It is common for children with autism spectrum disorder to have sleep problems. These problems can include difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently, and moving around a lot in their sleep. What causes these problems? It is thought that these sleep problems are most often…

Autism Testing

by NowPsychFebruary 11, 2019

Autism, Child Psychiatry, Evaluation

Autism Evaluation/Testing Information We are often asked what does Autism testing (also called Autism Evaluation or Autism Diagnosis) entail. Here, we will provide some information about what is involved in a proper evaluation and determining an autism diagnosis. Early Identification or Clinical Suspicion Early intervention…