In the process of growth in children , behavioral disorders and discomfort, increased or blocked emotion are observed. These anomalies are related to the relationships and situations in which they find themselves. And in such moments, parents wonder if it is appropriate to consult a psychologist.

What is the job of a child psychologist?

A child psychologist is a specialist who has knowledge of the processes that take place on a neuro-psychological level during childhood and adolescence . He is competent in terms of cognitive abilities, psycho-social syndromes and pathologies and language processes related to this age group. Conducts consulting activities not only for the child , but also for educators, teachers, parents and members who make up the core of the child's family . Based on the information gathered about the relationship between the family and the school, he diagnoses the child and appoints and conducts therapy, and consults family members and teachers.

When should you take your child to a psychologist?

There are different situations in which the intervention of a child psychologist is needed. The advice of a psychologist is necessary, even for a simple disorder in the child , which the parents fail to overcome. In a family environment, it is difficult to distinguish how one child, unlike another, behaves in a certain way. One may be more closed, more timid, and the other more ardent, more demanding. One may be overactive, anxious, oppose parenting rules , have difficulty falling asleep, prefer one parent, be nervous when out, and so on. In a school environment: shows a delay in language and writing, in arithmetic, finds it difficult to stay seated, breaks classroom discipline or isolates himself from his classmates. These are the main things that parents need to focus on and that are an indication that the child has a problem . Meeting a professional is just a way for parents to find out what the child is going through at this point in their life. The psychologist is a very important figure for parents and the school, along with the pediatrician.

The most frequently asked questions to the psychologist

A child psychologist is a specialist who can determine if there is a problem with the child's psyche and how it can be helped. Various doubts concern the minds of parents and teachers about children's behavior :

  • For the child , already grown up, who still does not part with his fluffy toy , of which almost nothing is left. He doesn't go out and do nothing without her.
  • What to do and how to behave with a child who demonstrates overactivity in his behavior.
  • He is behind in mastering the study material compared to his classmates.
  • Is it right for a child to sleep in the big bed ?
  • When he touches his genitals, should he be forbidden to do so?
  • He behaves badly with his classmates and has problems with discipline - teachers have difficulty communicating with parents.
  • Can children regress once they start school ?
  • Should diapers be put on if the child starts to pee again?
  • Is it right to change schools if a child is bullied by classmates or is uncomfortable with teachers?
  • The child cannot stand still - is it normal?

These are some of the questions to which the psychologist can give an adequate answer. It often happens that parents do not accept the fact that such problems apply to their own child, but it is good to realize that prejudice has nothing to do with reality and will play a bad joke on their dearest being, whose health and good mental state is more important than anything. This should motivate them to take timely and adequate measures, otherwise they risk aggravating the problem and permanently crippling their child's psyche .