Pediatric Advisor 2001.1 Evaluating Normality in Psychological Development Parents are naturally concerned about the health and welfare of their children.
Many parents correctly see their youngster as normal.
However, some other parents worry about whether their infant, child, or teenager has a psychological problem. Physicians and mental health professionals can help parents determine whether their child is normal. These experts usually examine the child and ask the parents about the child's previous health and behavior. They may also ask about how the family gets along together. Many parents first discuss their concerns about their child's normality with a family member or friend, the child's physician, a school counselor, or a member of the clergy.