title: Behavioural assessment of children and adolescents.
abstract: This article is an overview for pediatricians who conduct behavioural assessments of children and adolescents. It identifies the most common behavioural problems encountered by pediatricians and brief descriptions of selected tests that are administered by psychologists and other trained mental health professionals. Also covered are suggestions for the pediatrician on conducting diagnostic interviews and information regarding referral decision making.
authors.affiliation: University Counselling and Testing Centre, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, USA.
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kollins
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Edgerly
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012017:Referral and Consultation