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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]how do I got about getting a mental health evaluation for a 6-year old who refuses, in general, to talk to adults?[/quote]

Therapists have all kinds of tricks for helping kids open up and feel comfortable, as well as for evaluating non-verbal communication.  I don't think you have to worry about that part.  Just go ahead and do your due diligence for finding a therapist to meet with your daughter and give an opinion.

Sources for referral include this forum, your adult therapist, your pediatrician, your daughter's school counselor, friends who have kids in therapy, and your insurance provider.  I put your insurance provider last on the list as it seems that the good therapists don't take insurance, and there have been multiple threads here of people's calling their insurance company's approved providers only to find no openings.  You can self-pay with other therapists and file for reimbursement, though.

It will probably take several sessions.  The therapist will meet with the parents first for a thorough interview, then meet several times with your daughter.  You can tell him/her up front that you're just looking for an evaluation and advice at this point, not necessarily requesting ongoing therapy.

Good luck![/quote]

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