Question

All of the following are appropriate when making referrals for children and adolescents EXCEPT:

(A) insisting that adolescents participate in private, rather than family, counseling
(B) obtaining parental consent for services other than immediate emergency care
(C) making interactions with children and adolescents positive to help them to develop a positive attitude toward future care providers
(D) recommending that follow-up services for the family include at least a brief evaluation of child and adolescent adjustment
(E) helping to minimize the number of times that children and adolescents will have to retell the story of their experiences

Answer 1

(A) Insisting that adolescents participate in private, rather than family, counseling.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sometimes, children and adolescents go through difficult times and may need to be referred to professionals who can help them deal better with what they're going through.

When referring children and adolescents, it is important to;

• Get the consent of their parents, especially for those not up to 18 years of age.

• Properly summarize the stories of the children to ensure that they do not have to retell and relive their traumatic experiences time after time.

• Interact with them in a positive way so in future, they trust and react well to care providers.

• Recommend follow up services to the family, to check how the child is adjusting.

Insisting that adolescents participate in private, rather than family, counseling is NOT a criteria when referring children and adolescents.