Question

A mother and her eight year old are in for routine physical. The mother complains about the child’s behavior. The mother says the child is out of control and does not listen or pay attention. What are five appropriate questions to ask the mother regarding the child’s behavior?

Answer 1

1. What made your child act out?

2. Does she need therapy or anger management?

3. Has anything happened in her past that is triggering her behavior?

4. Does she have anything that can control her anger?

5. Has she ever harmed you or someone else because of her behavior problem?

Answer 2

1. Has the child been tested for any disorders?
2.When did these behavioral problems begin?
3.Does the child have these problems at school?
4.Have you tried to sit and talk with the child?
5.Have you've talked to any other professionals about these problems? Is so what was their opinion?