As a psychiatrist who is often called to serve as an expert witness in court, people often ask me "What is forensic psychology?" From novels, television shows, and movies we have been introduced to the profession of the forensic psychologist or forensic psychiatrist. These are the folks who work...
Medications to Treat ADHD
ADHD Treatment Using Medications 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 with...
Autism Testing: Proper Evaluation and Determining Diagnosis
We are often asked what does autism testing (also called Autism Evaluation or Autism Diagnosis) entail. When facing a diagnosis of autism of your child, the process can be confusing. Here, we will provide some information about what is involved in a proper evaluation and determining of an autism diagnosis. Autism...
Does Your Child Have ADHD?
"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 and provide a diagnosis and treatment...
Sleep Problems in Autism
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Have Issues with Sleep 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 sleep problems in autism? It is thought that...
