A Clinical Handbook on Child Development Paediatrics - E-Book

This handbook provides a concise, practical guide to childhood development in pediatrics, aimed at supporting both the child and the family across all stages of the developmental process. Unlike comprehensive pediatric or child psychiatry texts, it focuses specifically on developmental issues, offering clinically-oriented insights, practical assessment tools, and evidence-based guidance. The book bridges the gap between physical and psychological aspects of development, addressing challenges present from birth (e.g., cerebral palsy) as well as those that emerge later (e.g., ADHD, learning difficulties).

Key Features

• Covers a wide spectrum of developmental issues: developmental delay, learning difficulties, attention deficit disorders, autism, Asperger syndrome, language disorders, emotional and behavioral difficulties, school refusal, bullying, neurological impairments, and motor coordination problems.
• Practical, concise guidance for trainees, registrars, pediatricians, and general practitioners.
• Clinically oriented chapters detailing history taking, physical examination, assessment techniques, and differentiation between normal and abnormal development.
• Definitions and clarifications of key terms to aid understanding (Chapters 8, 11, 12).
• Special problem-focused chapters addressing conditions increasing in incidence (Chapters 8, 9, 10).
• Online case scenarios available on Student Consult for autism, ADHD, school refusal, truancy, cerebral palsy, and child abuse/neglect, with questions for self-assessment.
• Integration of physical and psychological development, providing a holistic view of the child’s needs from birth through adolescence.
• Practical tips and guidance for interventions, monitoring, and supporting families.