Taking “The Way Ahead” Report as a basis for discussion, the author examines one clinical field. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, from the point of view of Occupational Therapy's future development within this speciality over the next ten years. The aim of clinical excellence in any field is to provide essential and appropriate therapy for that client group, whether in geriatrics, mental handicap, neurology, paediatrics, etc. By presenting the past, present and future development of this one field, the author hopes that this will stimulate discussion regarding planning in all clinical specialities and bases her views on four main areas, the clinical role of the Occupational Therapist, correct staffing and facilities, post registration studies and research.
School Avoidance From the Point of View of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
