Learning Disorders Essential Concepts A learning disability is a significant discrepancy between assessed cognitive ability and assessed academic achievement. Learning disorders of reading, mathematics, and written language are defined in…
Mental Retardation Essential Concepts Assessment and clarification of learning, cognitive, and developmental disorders are essential to providing appropriate interventions Early diagnosis and appropriate and intensive interventions for developmental delay improve…
The Psychiatric Evaluation Essential Concepts Providing a comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluation is the cornerstone for all effective treatment planning. The psychiatric evaluation is typically initiated by adults, and engaging the…
Overview of Development Essential Concepts Children are not just miniature adults. Child development entails a complex interaction between genetic potential, biological capacities, and the nurturing environment. Assessment of developmental strengths…
Community-Based Systems of Care Nancy C. Winters MD Introduction The “system-of-care” model was articulated in 1986 by the Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) in response to reports that…
Evidence-Based Psychotherapies Keith Cheng MD Cindy Smith MD, MPH Introduction “Evidence-based practice” is a term used to describe the integration of scientific research and best clinical practice. Various health experts,…
Psychopharmacology Ajit N. Jetmalani MD Introduction Research over the past 30 years has elucidated many neurobiological processes associated with psychiatric disorders. These findings have coincided with a growing understanding of…
Caring for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Problems in the General Health Setting Rebecca A. Baum MD Kelly J. Kelleher MD, MPH Introduction The responsibility for the identification and…
Nutritional Aspects of Psychiatric Disorders Ann Childers MD Let food be thy medicine, and medicine thy food.—Hippocrates Introduction Nutrition, the keystone of life, is a frequently overlooked aspect of child…
Aggression by Children and Adolescents Robert J. Hilt MD William P. French MD Introduction The evaluation of aggression in children and adolescents is complex because aggression and violence by themselves…
