During the consultation (lasting one hour), the neuropaediatrician interviews the child and their family and carries out a neurological examination. At the end of the examination, the physician decides on any further tests to be carried out (brain imaging, electroencephalogram, etc.), and a treatment and/or management plan is proposed.

During the consultation (lasting two hours), the neuropaediatrician assesses the patient's history, interviews the child and their family, carries out a neurological examination and gains an impression of the child’s development and/or intellectual and educational skills. At the end of the examination, the physician decides on any further neuropsychological evaluation (carried out by R. Bruchez at Martigny hospital) and/or other examinations (brain imaging, electroencephalogram, etc.), and a treatment and/or management plan is proposed. Depending on the situation, a paediatric psychiatric evaluation (physician and/or psychologist), either in a joint consultation or as a separate component, may be proposed.

During the consultation (lasting two hours), the neuropaediatrician and the child psychiatrist assess the patient's history, interview the child and their family, carry out a neurological examination and gain an impression of the child’s development. At the end of the examination, and depending on the assessment, the physicians propose additional care (special education, speech therapy, etc.) and determine the need for any additional evaluation or follow-up in child psychiatry. They also decide on any further examinations (brain imaging, electroencephalogram, metabolic/genetic testing, etc.).

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