Dr Sushma Rao
Consultant Psychiatrist
A consultant psychiatrist with more than 20 years in psychiatry and a special interest in neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adults, offering comprehensive assessment and treatment for ADHD and autism.
MBBS, MRCPsych (London), CCT
GMC number 6083841
One in ten children have mental health problems, and getting the right help early is the key to recovery. Dr Rao firmly believes in the strength of the family and the individual, and uses a multimodal approach to help overcome mental health problems.
She has more than 20 years of experience in psychiatry. Her special interest is in neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adults, including ADHD, autism, tic disorders and learning disabilities, and she offers comprehensive assessments and treatment for ADHD and autism.
She uses medication as an adjunct to psychotherapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, family therapy and psychodynamic principles.
Special interests
- ADHD
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Tic disorders
- Learning disabilities
- Parenting support for ADHD and autism
Background
- Behavioural management
- An advocate of the behavioural management of neurodevelopmental disorders. Has written articles on parenting children with autism and ADHD, and has run parenting programmes for families of children with ADHD and autism.
- Research
- Co-author of articles in child psychiatry published in peer-reviewed journals.
Registered with the General Medical Council and a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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