Health Tip: Choosing Your Child's Therapist

(HealthDay News) -- If your child has emotional, behavioral or certain physical problems, a therapist may help your child learn to cope with these issues.

The Nemours Foundation offers these guidelines for choosing your child''s therapist:

• Make sure the therapist is licensed to practice in your state, and is also covered by your health insurance.
• Research the therapist''s credentials and experience, particularly in working with children.
• Look for a therapist who is friendly and good with children, and who you think your child would like.
• Ask about the therapist''s policies -- such as what happens if you must cancel an appointment, or what to do if there''s an emergency and the therapist is not available.
• Look for a therapist who is also willing to meet with the parents.

-- Diana Kohnle

Last Updated: Nov. 06, 2008

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