What is Paediatric Psychology?

 Our Paediatric Psychologist: Suparna Karpe

Child psychology is a field of practice and research which is always seeking to understand the interaction of physical behaviours, wellbeing, feelings-based growth and issues affecting kids, teens, and families. It does not just focus on kids and teens, but also on the stressors on the kid in the framework of the family, educational, and healthcare environments.

A child and adolescent clinical psychologist help us better understand how children behave as well as how best to support them to become well rounded individuals.

A paediatric clinical psychologists can assess and support the management of children in the following areas

• Neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism & ADHD
• Learning and behavioural difficulties
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief and Trauma support
• Obsessive and compulsive behaviours
• IQ and psychometric assessments
• Difficulties with sleep
• Stressors related to bullying, school performance, bullying etc.
• Managing relationships
• Chronic pain and fatigue