With an increasing emphasis on behavioural concerns in primary care medicine and child-focused psychology, practitioners in these and related disciplines need a resource - for their own reference and as an aid in effective communication when providing guidance to parents whose children are demonstrating problem behaviours. This guide is designed to be a quick reference for the practitioner regarding parenting, child development, and the conceptualization, identification and treatment of behavioural concerns. The text is geared to be a practical, quick read that the practitioner can use for anticipatory guidance or first-tier interventions. The guide can also serve as a reference for parents, to use as a bibliotherapeutic aid, either to be read independently or used in conjunction with an intervention programme provided by the practitioner.
