Child Adolescent Psychiatry Glossary

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the professional organization that sets practice parameters and gui...

Evidence-based clinical guidelines published by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for specific psy...

Subtype of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder characterized by both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder predominantly inattentive presentation, characterized primarily by attention di...

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition, a standardized assessment tool for diagnosing autism spectrum di...

Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment; standardized rating scales for evaluating behavioral and emotional pro...

A condition where a child has difficulty forming healthy emotional bonds due to early trauma or disrupted caregiving rel...

A therapeutic technique focused on increasing engagement in positive, goal-directed activities to improve mood and funct...

Structured plan that outlines specific strategies and supports to address challenging behaviors identified through funct...

Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale, a standardized tool measuring functional impairment across multiple li...

A level of care assessment instrument used to determine appropriate mental health service intensity for youth.

Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths assessment tool used to evaluate treatment needs and monitor outcomes in youth...

A structured assessment tool used to determine appropriate level of care for youth mental health services.

Standardized parent-report checklist assessing behavioral and emotional problems in children and adolescents.

Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools, an evidence-based group therapy program for trauma-exposed stud...

A brief, early intervention for children and families experiencing acute traumatic stress reactions.

Children's Global Assessment Scale, a numeric rating scale measuring overall functioning in children and adolescents.

Communication with individuals other than the patient to gather information for assessment or treatment planning.

A third party who provides information about a patient's functioning and symptoms, typically parents, teachers, or careg...

Data gathered from sources other than the patient, such as family members, teachers, or previous treatment providers, to...

The simultaneous presence of two or more psychiatric disorders in the same individual.

A repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societ...

Community-based mental health services providing rehabilitation and support for youth with serious mental health conditi...

Immediate, short-term assistance provided to youth experiencing acute psychological distress or behavioral emergencies.