Objectives:- Identify and discuss various childhood behaviors that frequently cause parents (and patients) concern
- Understand the continuum of "normal" behaviors (taking into consideration developmental level), and be able to identify when care needs to be escalated.
- Identify ways to effectively address the behaviors, and collaborate with the family to support the child or adolescent patient.
Statement of need:As professionals working with children and adolescents, we need to be comfortable fielding questions and providing guidance related to seemingly concerning behaviors, whether they fall within the "expected" continuum or are more atypical.
AbstractAs professionals working with children and adolescents, we are frequently confronted with the question: "is this behavior normal?" Through a case-based, interactive approach, we will examine various behaviors across differing developmental levels to address when to give reassurance, when to ask more questions, when to work to correct, and when to escalate care.
