Description
The author presents a comprehensive review of common behavior problems, assessment tools, and detailed treatment protocols to provide physicians, psychologists, nurses, and social workers with techniques easily assimilated into existing practices. The presentation is of particular value in that each chapter includes a detailed handout for distribution to parents-thus enhancing the utility of this book in the office. Introduction. Behavioral Problems: Improving Compliance in Health Education. Recognition and Assessment of Behavior Problems. Predicting Noncompliance with Medical Procedures. Learning, Discipline, and Compliance in Children. Behavioral Problems. Medical/Behavioral Problems: Sleep Onset and Eating Problemsss. Toileting Problems. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Habit Disorders. Educational Intervention Strategies: School-Children’s Rights, Referrals. Injury Control Strategies. Alternatives to Traditional WellChild Care. Advanced Intervention Techniques: Coping Skills and Compliance. Using Token Economies. Compliance with Painful Procedures. Office Management Strategies: Office Management. Referrals. Concluding Remarks. Index.
