Children and Adolescents

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This page is currently under construction. In the meantime, here are some resources for clinicians.

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Book (free to download)

 

Functional Somatic Symptoms in Children and Adolescents

A Stress-System Approach to Assessment and Treatment

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Papers

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Kasia K, Nicola G, Stephen S, Blanche S (2020) Psychologically informed physiotherapy as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program for children and adolescents with functional neurological disorder: Physical and mental health outcomes. J Paediatr Child Health 1–7

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Robinson S, Bhatoa RS, Owen T, Golding K, Malik O, Hedderly T (2020) Functional neurological movements in children: Management with a psychological approach. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 28:101–109

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For information on a specialist interest group for children and young people with FND, contact:

 

Rachel Naunton

Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist
Mildred Creak Unit & Me First Practice Facilitator
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

 

E: Rachel.Naunton@gosh.nhs.uk

W: www.mefirst.org.uk

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