Mildred Creak

Mildred Creak
Born	1898
Died	1993
Nationality	British
Occupation	Child psychiatrist
Known for	Pioneering work in child psychiatry

Mildred Creak (1898–1993) was a prominent British child psychiatrist known for her pioneering work in the field of child psychiatry. She made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of autism and other developmental disorders.

Early Life and Education

Mildred Creak was born in 1898. Details about her early life and education are not widely documented, but she pursued a career in medicine, eventually specializing in psychiatry.

Career

Creak's career in psychiatry began in the early 20th century. She worked at several notable institutions, including the Maudsley Hospital and the Great Ormond Street Hospital. Her work primarily focused on children with severe psychiatric disorders.

Contributions to Child Psychiatry

Mildred Creak is best known for her work on autism and other developmental disorders. She was one of the first psychiatrists to describe the condition in detail and to develop diagnostic criteria. Her research helped to shape the understanding of autism and influenced subsequent studies and treatments.

Creak also developed the "Nine Points" criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia in children, which were widely used in the mid-20th century. These criteria were instrumental in differentiating between schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders in children.

Legacy

Mildred Creak's contributions to child psychiatry have had a lasting impact on the field. Her work laid the foundation for modern diagnostic and treatment approaches for autism and other developmental disorders. She is remembered as a pioneer who advanced the understanding of child psychiatric conditions.

See Also

• Child psychiatry
• Autism
• Schizophrenia
• Maudsley Hospital
• Great Ormond Street Hospital