Somatoform and Conversion Disorders James C. Harris Somatic symptoms often are associated with anxiety and depressive disorders, and somatic symptoms must be considered as associated with these diagnoses. For example,…
Depression in Childhood and Adolescence James C. Harris Depression is a pervasive emotional disorder manifested by negative mood, an inability to obtain pleasure in everyday activities, poor concentration, cognitive complaints…
Emotional Disorders with Childhood Onset James C. Harris Childhood is a time of considerable developmental plasticity, and research has shown that most children with emotional disorders do not remain symptomatic…
Disruptive Behavior Disorders James C. Harris Disruptive behavior disorder is the most recent designation for socially disruptive behavior that is generally more disturbing to others than to the person initiating…
Mental Disorders and Psychological Stress James C. Harris Symptoms are signals that something is wrong with the child, and these might indicate a biologic syndrome or disease. On the other…
Psychosocial Interview James C. Harris The goal of the psychosocial interview is to establish a confiding relationship with the child and family. This relationship allows them to develop confidence in…
Biopsychosocial and Developmental Approaches in Pediatrics James C. Harris When parents bring a child to the pediatrician, it is because they are concerned. Their distress and disquietude must be appreciated,…
Mental Retardation Pasquale J. Accardo Jennifer A. Accardo Arnold J. Capute In the English-speaking world, the terms intellectual disability or cognitive impairment are replacing the term older mental retardation (see…
Streams of Development: The Key to Developmental Assessment Frederick B. Palmer Arnold J. Capute* *Deceased. The neurodevelopmental disabilities are diverse but related clinical syndromes of chronic neurologic dysfunction. They can…
