Screening children for developmental behavioral problems: principles for the practitioner.
Behavioral and developmental problems are commonly seen in children who are cared for by primary care clinicians. This article discusses practical screening tools that can be used by clinicians to screen for these problems and make appropriate referrals to consultants for behavioral and developmental disorders of children.
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Jack W
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Tanner Behavioral Services, Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program, 100 Professional Park, Suite 104, Carrollton, GA 30117, USA. jmbehave@bellsouth.net
D000293:Adolescent; D001524:Behavioral Medicine; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D010372:Pediatrics; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011594:Psychometrics; D012017:Referral and Consultation