Developmental Evaluation of Children and Adolescents 1st Edition

Catch the attention of clinicians and caregivers with a clear pathway to better outcomes: Developmental Evaluation of Children and Adolescents, 1st Edition by Jerome S. Blackman and Kathleen Dring is a practical, evidence-informed guide that transforms complex assessment into usable clinical practice.

This authoritative volume walks you through step-by-step approaches to evaluating developmental, behavioral, and emotional concerns across infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Rich with case examples and clinical vignettes, it demystifies differential diagnosis, explains observational methods, and highlights the integration of history, standardized testing, and family context. The book emphasizes culturally sensitive assessment and real-world applicability for primary care physicians, child psychologists, speech and language therapists, special educators, and multidisciplinary teams.

Readers will appreciate its clear frameworks for identifying neurodevelopmental disorders, learning difficulties, and social-emotional challenges, plus practical strategies for communicating findings and shaping intervention plans. Whether you work in pediatric practice, school settings, mental health clinics, or community services in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or beyond, this edition equips you to make confident, informed decisions that improve outcomes for young people and their families.

Concise, clinically focused, and written by experienced practitioners, Developmental Evaluation of Children and Adolescents is an essential reference for anyone who assesses or supports youth. Add this first-edition classic to your professional library to streamline evaluations, enhance diagnostic clarity, and guide effective care—order now to bring clearer answers to the children and families you serve.

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