Encounters with Children: Pediatric Behavior and Development, 4th Edition

The only text of its kind, this Fourth Edition continues to provide a practical how-to guide to normal childhood development and behavior. In addition to exploring the normal stages of development, this informative text discusses the many familial and societal issues that can influence a child's behavior, such as terrorism and disasters, preschool choices, bullying, and divorce. Organized according to the child's age, it takes readers from the neonatal visit and newborn exam all the way through the late adolescent years. Additional topics include ADHD and learning disabilities, autism and other disorders of communication, and reactions to stress. Clinical examples illustrate development and behavior.

• Presents a user-friendly, comprehensive course in normal development
• Provides Observational, Interview, and Examination points for each age
• Arranges developmental concept chapters according to the child's age, with more attention given to younger children when much of their development occurs
• Offers many resources available to parents, including many found on the Internet
• Addresses the mandated training requirements and fulfills Residency Requirements on normal childhood development
• Incorporates children's art throughout, for use in clinical practice

Suzanne D. Dixon, MD, MPH, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California; Clinical Faculty, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Great Falls Clinic, Great Falls, Montana; and Martin T. Stein, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Director, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California