The author describes her technique, indicating differences from other child analysts. Among the topics covered are indications for analysis, content, first analytic hour, interventions, verbal and nonverbal language, transference, and countertransference. She believes that the need for privileged communication has been ignored by many analysts because of their preoccupation with involving the parents and that counseling parents or suggesting behavioral changes are sources of unnecessary complications. She also emphasizes the importance of nonverbal communications, indicating that these are frequently important in adult as well as child analysis. In working with child or adult, the analyst selects the relevant verbal and nonverbal communications for interpretation.