About Pediatric Neuropsychology - Henry Ford Health
Outpatient services at One Ford Place include comprehensive behavioral health services for a variety of conditions, including addiction, ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, and schizophrenia. Our experienced team of physicians and licensed psychotherapists provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, as well as individual, family or group therapy for patients of all ages. Adult and pediatric neuropsychology evaluation and testing services for neurological or behavioral disorders ranging from traumatic brain injury to autism are also offered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a psychiatrist is a good person to speak with regarding medication for your child. While you might have an idea of what might work for your child, it’s best to have a conversation with a medical professional, such as a psychiatrist. What works for one autistic child may not work for another, so consider your child’s individual needs and goals.
If you’d like to explore prescription medications or supplements for your child, weigh your options and concerns with your child’s medical team and create a plan. Discuss developments and side effects with your child’s doctor and adjust as needed.
When you visit a neurologist, they’ll assess your child’s needs, run some tests (think imaging or EEG), and diagnose. From there, they’ll create a customized treatment plan. Medication, lifestyle tweaks, or maybe even a referral to another specialist could be on the table.
There unfortunately isn’t one test for all neurodevelopmental conditions. Most likely you will go into a visit to test one or two medical conditions. If you are looking for a comprehensive autism evaluation, developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists are the preferred specialists who can diagnose autism.
No, neurologists focus mainly on non-surgical interventions. If your child needs surgery, neurologists might point you in the direction of a pediatric neurosurgeon.
A mental health professional (such as a pediatric psychologist) can help concerns around anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, behavioral challenges, OCD, grief/loss.
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