Common Pediatric Problems and Questions

in a Developmental Context

Janice L. Hanson, Ph.D.

COL Virginia Randall, M.D., M.P.H.

Uniformed Services University

 

Thursday’s case-based interactive learning session at 1100 will provide an overview of child development and practice in discussing developmental issues with parents. The goals of this session are:

 

1. To gain an understanding of the principles of child development.

2. To learn how to use some easily-accessed resources that outline developmental milestones, behavioral questions, and ways to discuss development and behavior with parents.

3. To get an overview of appropriate referrals to pursue developmental concerns.

4. To practice discussing developmental issues with parents.

 

In preparation for this session, please spend 20-30 minutes exploring the Bright Futures website, which outlines developmental milestones and school-related developmental behaviors from birth through adolescence. This site also provides suggested questions for discussing milestones and school behaviors with parents and children. You can access this site at

 

http://www.brightfutures.org/