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Finding Professional Help

Finding the right professional help is one of the first and most important choices we make in seeking help for our kids. Key points to remember when looking for professional help:

I am an equal partner in my child's medical treatment. I need to study up so I can help make decisions to best help my child.
If the professional is not responsive to my child's needs or does not treat me with respect, I can and should get second, third and however many opinions it takes until I feel my child is getting the help s/he needs.
Second, third, fourth and even 87th opinions are *good things*.
Charting is important! It provides keys to so many things in helping our kids get well.
Recognize the to mental health care, such as communication problems with the doctors, and fix the ones that are within your control.

Making the Right Choices for Doctors:

Making the Right Choice of Therapist:

1 800 THERAPIST

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

THE FINE PRINT

The information on these web pages is the compilation of parents who are trying to help our kids and in the process help others as well. The information found on this site is intended solely for informational, educational and support purposes only. There are no claims made of medical, legal, educational or other advice nor are there any guarantees implied. Do not make any medication or therapy changes, legal, educational or other decisions based on information found here without first consulting a professional who knows your child and family. Many websites, books and other sources are referenced for information, such reference does not imply endorsement.

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