Based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Primary Care: Child and Adolescent Version (DSM-PC), this state-of-the-art reference expertly guides you through normal and abnormal development and behavior for all pediatric age groups. See how neurobiological, environmental, and human relationship factors all contribute to developmental and behavioral disorders and know how to best diagnose and treat each patient you see. Accurately identify developmental and behavioral problems using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Primary Care criteria, and evidence-based guidelines. Gain a clear understanding of the "normal" boundaries and variations within specific disorders. Make informed therapeutic decisions with the integration of basic science and practical information and recommendations from the Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Avoid legal and ethical implications by consulting the Law, Policy, and Ethics chapter. Download the DSM PC criteria from the included CD, as well as tables and illustrations for use in electronic presentations.
... levels of intellectual disability, standard scores do not extend down far enough to substantiate diagnoses in the severe-to-profound range. Woodcock-Johnson III The Woodcock-Johnson III (WJ-III) includes two sections: tests.
The one resource with all the essentials for pediatric primary care providers. Evaluation and care initiation: Interviewing and counseling, Surveillance and screening, Psychoeducational testing, Neurodevelopment.
Expanded and fully updated, the second edition of this popular resource provides essential information to help primary paediatric care providers to more confidently evaluate and care for children with developmental and behavioural concerns.
This edition includes new chapters on dealing with difficult child behavior in the office; alternative therapy for autism spectrum disorders; treatment of autism spectrum disorders; oppositional defiant disorder; bilingualism; health ...
Child/adolescent development and behavior have been a traditional "concern" of prima ry health care providers.
Offers recommendations for evaluating symptoms and specific suggestions for counseling, medical treatment and follow-up. Many photographs, charts and line drawings have been added to enhance this edition.
Attention to this work should lead to more direct clinical applicability and translation for preventive policy strategies as well as therapeutic interventions.
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Provides practical advice regarding the evaluation and management of disorders of behaviour and development as they confront clinicians in everyday practice.
Clinical competence in child development and behavioral/mental health is vital to the success of every pediatric healthcare encounter. Developmental disorders are the most prevalent chronic conditions seen in day-to-day practice.