Effective well-child care includes developmental surveillance and screening to identify developmental delays and subsequent interventions. Electronic health records (EHRs) have been widely adopted to improve efficiency and appropriate clinical practice….
Because of the widening gap between need for child mental health services and availability of child specialists, secure videoconferencing options are more needed than ever to address access challenges across…
Numerous individuals with chronic disease age into adulthood each year, necessitating transition from a pediatric to an adult medical care team. Transition should start early in adolescence and occur gradually…
Children and adolescents with complex chronic conditions often receive pediatric palliative care (PPC) from health care professionals. However, children’s needs exist both in a health care context and in the…
This article describes common mental health problems in children and adolescents, and the types of specialized, evidence-based treatments that are most effective in treating these needs. The value of using…
Severe and persistent antisocial behavior is a prevalent, serious, and costly mental health problem. Individuals who are most likely to show persistent antisocial behavior through adolescence and into adulthood often…
The process from initial concerns to diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be a long and complicated process. The traditional model for evaluation and diagnosis of ASD often consists…
This article explores the impact of social media on child development and family health. Why do we allow our children to use social media sites before their privacy policies allow?…
The authors review trends in adoption of new digital technologies (eg, mobile and interactive media) by families with young children (ages 0–8 years), continued use of television and video games, and…
Firearm injury is a leading cause of death and injury for children and adolescents, able to cause disability and interfere with normal development. Child developmental stages, variance of behavior, and…
