| Aap Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Contributor(s): Aap Section on Developmental and Behavio (Author), Voigt, Robert G. (Editor), Macias, Michelle M. |
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ISBN: 1610021347 ISBN-13: 9781610021340 Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics OUR PRICE: $94.95 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pediatrics - Medical | Family & General Practice - Education | Special Education - Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities |
| Physical Information: 1.4" H x 6.9" W x 10" (2.60 lbs) 671 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 |
Contributor Bio(s): Voigt, Robert G.: - Robert G. Voigt, MD, FAAP is a professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and director of the Texas Children's Hospital Autism Center and the Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics. Dr. Voigt has served on the Executive Committee and as Program Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and as Chair of the Subboard of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics for the American Board of Pediatrics.Myers, Scott M.: - Scott M. Myers, MD, FAAP is a neurodevelopmental pediatrician and associate professor of pediatrics at the Geisinger Health System Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute. Dr. Myers has served on the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Children With Disabilities. Tapia, Carl D.: - Carl D. Tapia, MD, MPH, FAAP is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. Aap Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics: - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics works to optimize the relationship between primary care and subspecialists, provide education and disseminate strategies to support quality clinical practice, and advocate on behalf of children and providers.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 publisher in the world, with a diverse list of resources that includes essential clinical and practice management titles and award-winning books for parents.Macias, Michelle M.: - Michelle M. Macias, MD, FAAP is a professor of pediatrics and chief of the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Macias has served as chairperson of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and as president of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. |