This paper endeavors to assist the pediatric practitioner in determining when to refer a patient to a clinical child psychologist, and to give him some idea of what can be expected from a psychologic evaluation. The more specific the referral questions, the more meaningful the answers the pediatrician receives. In cluded are some pointers on preparing a child for a psychologic examination.
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