Expanded and fully updated, the second edition of this popular resource provides essential information to help primary pediatric care providers to more confidently evaluate and care for children with developmental and behavioral concerns.New chapters cover:Environmental and biological influences on child development and behaviorDevelopment and disorders of feeding, sleep, and eliminationAssimilation of developmental-behavioral screening/surveillance/evaluation/diagnosis, referral, and management into primary care pediatric practiceTopics with updated information include:The role of early childhood adversity and toxic stress and the impact on child development and behaviorHow to appropriately bill and code for careEvidence-based interventions, including psychopharmacologyDevelopmental screening and surveillance, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHDOther topics include counseling children and families, anxiety and mood disorders, and transitioning to adult medical care.

Expanded and fully updated, the second edition of this popular resource provides essential information to help primary pediatric care providers to more confidently evaluate and care for children with developmental and behavioral concerns.New chapters cover:Environmental and biological influences on child development and behaviorDevelopment and disorders of feeding, sleep, and eliminationAssimilation of developmental-behavioral screening/surveillance/evaluation/diagnosis, referral, and management into primary care pediatric practiceTopics with updated information include:The role of early childhood adversity and toxic stress and the impact on child development and behaviorHow to appropriately bill and code for careEvidence-based interventions, including psychopharmacologyDevelopmental screening and surveillance, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHDOther topics include counseling children and families, anxiety and mood disorders, and transitioning to adult medical care.