ABSTRACT
It is advisable to see the child or adolescent with all members of the family. Enquire about the presenting problem and try to obtain a full description
of the problem behaviour from parents, teachers, child, etc. It should include:
● The mode of onset or evolution of the presenting problem ● The nature and severity of the presenting problem ● Frequency ● The setting in which the problem behaviour manifests, e.g., home envi-
ronment or at school ● The effect of it on siblings, family members, friends, school, attitude of
others to the child’s behaviour and the way that the parents deal or react with the problem behaviour
● Also enquire about other current problems or complaints.
