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Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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OHSU Child Development and Rehabilitation Center
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DESCRIPTION: The child psychiatry resident participates in interdisciplinary evaluations of developmentally disabled children as part of a team including a psychologist, pediatrician, social worker, special educator, speech pathologist, audiologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, nutritionist, and geneticist. Staffings are held to prepare problem lists and treatment plans to present to families. Reports and referrals are sent to appropiate community agencies.

DURATION: Four months, one day every other week in the second year.

SUPERVISION: The resident receives supervision as needed, and reviews current literature and readings on mental retardation and developmental delay.

METHODS:

  • Resident serves as a case coordinator on a rotating basis with other professionals.

  • Makes early contact with families to prepare to meet their needs.

  • Guides family through evaluation and gives follow-up feedback.

  • Occasionally the resident may become the therapist for the child and/or the family. Treatment may consist of psychotherapy, psychopharmacological therapy, behavior modification, and/or family supportive therapy.

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