INTERVIEWING CHILDREN AND
ADOLESCENTS
With the younger child, it may not be possible
formally to examine the child’s mental state and
the clinician will need to rely on observation.
This should include an observation of the child’s
behaviour, interactions with family, interactions
with clinicians, and play. Key aspects of the child’s
functioning and behaviour to note are shown in
Table 38.1.
It is important to take into account develop-
mental issues and have a good understanding of
Table 38.1
Observing the child. Adapted from
Bruce and Evans [6] and Bruce and Keene [7],
with permission.
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