Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics: A Comprehensive Guide for Professionals

Stay up-to-date with the latest advances in biomedical, psychological, social, and environmental sciences with the 5th edition of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. This authoritative resource remains the go-to reference for professionals in medicine, healthcare, education, social service, advocacy, and public policy.

A Focus on Children’s Assets and Liabilities

This foundational book takes a unique approach by emphasizing children’s assets and liabilities, rather than just categorical labels. It provides comprehensive information on normal development and behavior, as well as psychosocial and biologic influences on development.

Comprehensive Coverage of Developmental Disorders and Mental Health Conditions

The 5th edition covers a wide range of topics, including developmental disorders, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and mental health conditions. It also discusses tools and strategies for diagnosis and management, including new assessments that can be used in telehealth encounters.

Practical Focus on Clinical Approaches

This highly practical book emphasizes clinical approaches to evaluation, counseling, treatment, and ongoing care. It offers new or expanded information on theoretical foundations of human development and behavior, trauma, adverse childhood events, and resilience across the life span.

Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Insights

This book features viewpoints from an interdisciplinary team of editors and contributors, representing developmental-behavioral pediatrics, general pediatrics, psychiatry, psychology, occupational and physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and law.

Updated Information on Psychopharmacology and More

The latest edition includes updated and revised chapters on psychopharmacology, as well as new chapters on celebrating socio-cultural diversity, addressing racism and bias, acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder in youth, sexuality and variation, and alternatives to restrictive guardianship.

Engaging and Informative Content

Each chapter begins with a colorful vignette that demonstrates the importance of the human dimensions of developmental-behavioral pediatrics. The book also features key points boxes, tables, pictures, and diagrams to clarify and enhance the text.

Published by Elsevier Health Sciences on August 18, 2022, this book is a must-have resource for professionals working with children and families. With its comprehensive coverage and practical focus, it is an essential tool for anyone looking to stay current in the field of developmental-behavioral pediatrics.

ISBN: 9780323809726, 9780323809733