Expanded and fully updated, the second edition of this popular resource provides essential information to help primary pediatric care providers to more confidently evaluate and care for children with developmental and behavioral concerns.
New chapters cover:
Environmental and biological influences on child development and behavior
Development and disorders of feeding, sleep, and elimination
Assimilation of developmental-behavioral screening/surveillance/evaluation/diagnosis, referral, and management into primary care pediatric practice
Topics with updated information include:
The role of early childhood adversity and toxic stress and the impact on child development and behavior
How to appropriately bill and code for care
Evidence-based interventions, including psychopharmacology
Developmental screening and surveillance, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD
Other topics include counseling children and families, anxiety and mood disorders, and transitioning to adult medical care.
