Thoughtful Minds Academy
assessment, intervention, skill development, and job training for
special needs children & young adults
Child Psychology
Child psychology studies the interaction of a few main areas of development that includes Physical, Cognitive, and Social-Emotional Development, as well as Adaptive Behaviour, and Communication.
Child psychologists work with children and adolescents to identify, diagnose and help resolve issues by detecting the root causing emotional or behavioural problems, such as learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity, anxiety and depression. They also help prevent and evaluate developmental delays in children, identify early signs of autism spectrum disorder and other problems that affect development.
Everyone wants their child to have healthy development, but it’s not always clear if a child’s behaviour is a symptom of a normal stage in development or a sign of an abnormality. Child psychologists can help you understand the difference. Understanding the normal and abnormal psychological patterns of a child can help parents understand how to best communicate and connect with their child, teach their child coping mechanisms for managing emotions, and help their child progress and thrive in each new developmental stage.
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Our Clinical setup in SEHAT Healthcare Centre in Seremban
If your child is noticed to display any of the following signs and symptoms, we urge you to seek immediate intervention and guidance.
- Learning or Attention problems (ADD/ADHD)
- Behavioral Problems (excessive anger, tantrums, bedwetting or eating disorders)
- A significant drop in grades, particularly if your child normally maintains high grades
- Episodes of sadness, tearfulness, or depression
- Social withdrawal or isolation
- Being the victim of bullying or bullying other children
- Decreased interest in previously enjoyed activities
- Overly aggressive behavior (biting, kicking, or hitting)
- Sudden changes in appetite (particularly in adolescents)
- Insomnia or increased sleepiness
- Excessive school absenteeism or tardiness
- Mood swings (e.g., happy one minute, upset the next)
- Development of or an increase in physical complaints (such as headache, stomachache, or not feeling well) despite a normal physical exam by your doctor
management of a serious, acute, or chronic illness
- Signs of alcohol, drug, or other substance use
- Problems in transitions (following separation, divorce, or relocation)
- Bereavement issues
- Custody evaluations
- Therapy following sexual, physical, or emotional abuse or other traumatic events (PTSD)
Individual and Family therapy is available, and may benefit in those situations where the child was acting out due to conflict at home.
