Zuckerman Parker Handbook of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics for Primary Care

An essential resource for all pediatric clinicians and other healthcare professionals who treat children, Zuckerman Parker Handbook of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics for Primary Care, Fifth Edition, provides succinct, clearly written guidance on addressing important questions many parents ask about their children’s development and behavior. Using a full-color, heavily bulleted style, editors Marilyn Augustyn, Barry Zuckerman, and Cyndie S. Hatcher provide easy access to precise summaries of developmental and behavioral issues—the information you need on what to look or listen for or how to support a referral. Covers a range of critical issues in a clear and understandable way, from common behaviors such as biting and toilet training to exposure to violence and child abuse, as well as strategies to prevent problems and how to best provide counsel to children and parentsMeets new ACGME requirements around integrating DBP training into the curriculum across all three yearsUses a concise, streamlined approach to ensure quick and easy access to informationFeatures a new, full-color format, a new chapter on social media, and significant updates to chapters on ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, plus new content on billing and coding for primary care as well as the special education process, managing restrictive and repetitive behaviors in primary care setting and genetic testingContains an extensive bibliography for professionals and parentsAn ideal resource for health care professionals at all levels of training and experience