Who evaluates children?
Different professionals answer different questions. Compare training, scope, and the kinds of evaluations each may perform.
Child Psychologists
Licensed psychologists who specialize in children's development, behavior, emotions, learning, and family context.
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Psychologists with specialized expertise in relationships between brain function, development, learning, behavior, and health.
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Physicians specializing in children's development and behavior, often integrating medical and developmental perspectives.
Learn moreSchool Psychologists
Specialists in learning, behavior, mental health, and educational systems who often evaluate students in schools.
Learn moreSpeech-Language Pathologists
Professionals who evaluate and treat speech, language, communication, voice, fluency, and related feeding concerns.
Learn moreOccupational Therapists
Professionals who evaluate participation in daily activities, fine-motor skills, sensory processing, and functional independence.
Learn moreChild & Adolescent Psychiatrists
Physicians specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions in children and adolescents.
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