Download or read book The Zuckerman Parker Handbook of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics for Primary Care written by Marilyn Augustyn and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2015-04-27 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thoroughly updated Third Edition of this popular handbook provides practical guidance on diagnosing and treating children with developmental and behavioral problems in the primary care setting. Chapters written in outline format address topics ranging from everyday problems such as biting and social avoidance to serious and complex psychiatric disorders such as anorexia and depression. This edition includes new chapters on dealing with difficult child behavior in the office; alternative therapy for autism spectrum disorders; treatment of autism spectrum disorders; oppositional defiant disorder; bilingualism; health literacy; incarcerated parents; and military parents. Recommended readings for physicians and parents are included. A companion website includes the fully searchable text.