specific dilemmas on a federal level, but there are within each state. Depending on the state, a child’s family can raise a malpractice lawsuit for various reasons, including misdiagnosis, money wasted, potentially harmful treatments, debilitating stress, etc. To limit any legal consequences, Ozonoff (2015) mentions the important distinction between diagnoses and risk behaviors. She states, “Being open and transparent with parents about this uncertainty will promote trust and encourage long-term engagement…
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