Diagnoses
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Introduction
Identifying Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents is challenging given its variable presentation in this age group. Adding to the difficulty is the fact that the child is often reluctant or unable to discuss traumatic exposures. However, early detection and initiation of treatment is key to recovery. Pediatricians are in a unique position, in treating children and their families, to recognize the presence of PTSD. Click here to learn more about PTSD in the pediatric population.Clinical Guidelines
Identifying, Treating, and Referring Traumatized Children: The Role of Pediatric Providers, Judith A. Cohen, MD; Kelly J Kelleher, MD; and Anthony P. Mannarino, PhD, Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 2008; 162(5):447-452AACAP Summary of the Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, 1998
AACAP Practice Parameters for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, 1998
Screening, rating scales, diagnosis, and evaluation
See pages 16-20 of the AACAP Practice Parameter for instruments that measure all PTSD symptoms in children and adolescents.Please see the article in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine titled Identifying, Treating, and Referring Traumatized Children: The Role of Pediatric Providers also mentioned above.
Parent information and handouts:
AACAP Facts for Families: Posttraumatic Stress DisorderNational Child Traumatic Stress Network - This web resource contains information for parents and caregivers, as well as for professionals.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Disaster and Trauma Resource Center