child psychiatry

Discusses some of the psychological problems that can afflict children, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, social phobia, and depression, explaining the causes of the problems, and providing advice on diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

Provides definitions of more than 3,500 disorders, theories, medications, interventions, diagnoses, organizations, assessments, and public laws related to developmental disabilities. Includes a CD-ROM with the full text and illustrations as well as hyperlinked cross-references.