American Academy of Pediatrics Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics works to optimize the relationship between primary care and subspecialists, provide education and disseminate strategies to support quality clinical practice, and advocate on behalf of children and providers. Robert G. Voigt, MD, FAAP is a professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and director of the Texas Children's Hospital Autism Center and the Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics. Dr. Voigt has served on the Executive Committee and as Program Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and as Chair of the Subboard of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics for the American Board of Pediatrics. Michelle M. Macias, MD, FAAP is a professor of pediatrics and chief of the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Macias has served as chairperson of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and as president of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Scott M. Myers, MD, FAAP is a neurodevelopmental pediatrician and associate professor of pediatrics at the Geisinger Health System Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute. Dr. Myers has served on the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Children With Disabilities. Carl D. Tapia, MD, MPH, FAAP is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine.

Chapter 1: Child Development: The Basic Science of Pediatrics Chapter 2: Nature, Nurture, and Their Impact on Development and Behavior Chapter 3: Environmental Influences on Child Development and Behavior Chapter 4: Biological Influences on Child Development and Behavior and Medical Evaluation of Children With Developmental-Behavioral Disorders Chapter 5: Interviewing and Counseling Children and Families Chapter 6: Early Intervention Chapter 7: Basics of Child Behavior and Primary Care Pediatric Management of Common Behavioral Problems Chapter 8: Development and Disorders of Feeding, Sleep, and Elimination Chapter 9: Developmental and Behavioral Surveillance and Screening Chapter 10: Developmental Evaluation Chapter 11: Making Developmental-Behavioral Diagnoses Chapter 12: Social/Emotional Development and Disorders Chapter 13: Sensory Impairments (Hearing and Vision) Chapter 14: Motor Development and Disorders Chapter 15: Cognitive Development and Disorders Chapter 16: Speech/Language Development and Disorders Chapter 17: Learning Disabilities Chapter 18: ADHD Chapter 19: Autism Spectrum Disorders Chapter 20: Interpreting Psychoeducational Testing Reports, Individualized Family Service Plans, and Individualized Education Program Plans Chapter 21: Disruptive Behavior Disorders Chapter 22: Anxiety and Mood Disorders Chapter 23: Basics of Psychopharmacologic Management Chapter 24: Complementary and Alternative Therapies Chapter 25: Social and Community Services for Children With Disabilities and/or Behavioral Disorders and Their Families Chapter 26: Transition to Adult Medical Care Chapter 27: Billing and Coding for Developmental and Behavioral Problems in Primary Care Chapter 28: Pulling It All Together: Efficiently Assimilating Developmental-Behavioral Screening/Surveillance/Evaluation/Diagnosis/Referral, and Longitudinal Management Into Primary Care Pediatric Practice

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