'Actual 1 hour, 15 min Lecture Presentation from Dr. Shipon-Blum's Selective Mutism Conference!' Watch and Listen from your computer! ~ Listen in your car! ~ Print handout to share with others!
Studies indicate that the best form of treatment is a combination of behavioral therapy and medication. This lecture will address such questions as Why and When to CONSIDER the use of medication? What type of medication to use? How to minimize side effects, how should dosing be done? How long should a child remain on medication and how to wean off medication effectively?
Case discussion examples are presented.
From SMart Center data, medication intolerance is often due to mismanagement of medication usage. poor monitoring and disregard for side effects. Goals for this presentation are to help parents & professionals understand medication so that attendees are well informed and confident with their decision as to use or not use medication in a child's treatment.
