Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (Levine))

By William B. CareyAllen C. CrockerAllen C. Crocker MD, et al.

The New Edition of this respected title remains the best single information source of its kind. Over 115 authoritiesmany new to this editionprovide the most comprehensive and in-depth coverage available on the evaluation and management of behavioral differences and difficulties in children and adolescents.Covers everything from normal development and the cultural and biological causes of abnormalities to mental retardation, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, substance abuse, and much more.Presents new chapters on Gross Motor/Athletic Ineptitude, Early Intervention Services, Managing Behavioural Emergencies, and more.
Offers a highly practical focus, emphasising evaluation, counselling, medical treatment, and follow-up.Features over 195 superb photographs and figures more than ever before that illustrate a wide variety of concepts.
Begins each chapter with an opening statement that provides a quick overview of the content.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721671543
• ISBN13: 9780721671543
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 936 Pages
• Weight: 5.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 8.5" x 11.3"