Pediatric Psychosomatic Disorders Clinic

At our clinic for children and teenagers with psychosomatic disorders, we provide treatment for patients with psychosomatic/functional neurological disorders. These conditions may present as motor and sensory symptoms, including chronic pain, persistent limb pain, weakness, difficulty walking, and functional tremors. In many cases, these are accompanied by difficulties in concentration, learning impairment, and school absenteeism. These are highly sensitive children and adolescents whose emotional distress manifests physically and stems from various difficulties, often educational and/or social. They come to our clinic after undergoing comprehensive medical evaluation, with no satisfactory explanation for their condition. For instance, they may complain of worsening leg pain, avoid movement, and experience symptoms such as swelling, and changes in skin texture and color. 

During the assessment at our clinic, we kindly ask children and their parents to share their experiences in different areas, including independence, behavior, motor skills, studies, and society. Based on their symptoms, our clinical expertise, and extensive research, we provide them with unique protocol-guided treatment. This approach is based on a holistic understanding of the individual as a whole unit of body and mind, incorporating physical, educational, and emotional interventions. For example, we work together on functions related to leg movement and walking (physiotherapy) and basic and complex daily activities (occupational therapy), and provide educational and social support (learning center). The treatment is coordinated in collaboration with the child's school educational team.

Parents are active participants in the process and receive continuous parent training, where they learn how to assist and support their child in actions and activities. Their collaboration plays a crucial role in the healing process.

Treatment takes place through day hospitalization, once or twice a week, and even hospitalization. Its goals are to improve the child's functioning, facilitate a full return to the educational framework, minimize the likelihood of relapse, and equip them with effective coping mechanisms for physical and emotional situations. Progress on these goals is regularly monitored.