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Psychiatry and Psychology
We help to support the following areas:
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Autism
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Challenging behaviour, anger and aggression
- Specific learning needs
- Social communication
A baseline assessment takes into account information from parents, the young person, teachers, the MSA team and professionals who have previously worked with the young person and their family.
Additional assessments may also be required including school observations and cognitive testing to aid in the understanding of a young person's learning style and ability.
Intervention options can include:
- Behavioural strategies, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, graded desensitisation, parenting strategies, family work, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) and dialectical behavioural treatment strategies.
- Some young people referred to MSA can present with challenging behaviour. In these circumstances our team are able to undertake detailed assessments of the young person and their environment and put together a behavioural support plan to meet their individual needs. Our team are also able to complete risk management plans that can be shared with professionals working directly with the young person.
- MSA have a number of staff trained to work with young people who require support with trauma and attachment using DDP informed therapy (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy) and associated interventions.
All interventions are tailored to a young person's unique circumstances and often involve family based approaches and liaison with schools and colleges. This ensures effective strategies can be implemented accross a range of environments.
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