AAP Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 2nd Edition eBook PDF EPUB
Fully revised and expanded, the second edition of this best-selling resource provides expert guidance for primary pediatric health care professionals on caring for children with developmental and behavioral concerns – from medical evaluation and care initiation to transition to adulthood.
New chapters cover
•Environmental and biological influences on child development and behavior
•Development and disorders of feeding, sleep, and elimination
Topics include
•Counseling children and families
•The role of early childhood adversity and toxic stress and the impact on child development and behavior
•Medical evaluation of children with developmental-behavioral disorders
•Developmental surveillance, screening, and evaluation
•Autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, learning disability, ADHD, and cerebral palsy
•Anxiety and mood disorders
•Evidence-based interventions, including psychopharmacology
•Social and community services for children with developmental-behavioral disorders and their families
•How to appropriately bill and code for care
•Transitioning to adult medical care
About the Author
The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The AAP is the largest pediatric drafter in the world, with a diverse list of resources that includes essential clinical and practice management titles and award-winning books for parents.
Carl D. Tapia, MD, MPH, FAAP is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine.
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