Building on the legacy of Drs. Suzanne D. Dixon and Martin T. Stein,
Dixon and Stein’s Encounters with Children, Fifth Edition
, offers a
unique, how-to approach
to understanding the developmental stages of childhood,
providing practical strategies for today’s clinicians
who interact with children and families. Unlike pathology-focused pediatrics texts, this compact volume examines typical child development and offers expert guidance on childhood stages, developmental challenges, family wellbeing, and social determinants of health. From the neonatal visit and newborn exam through the late adolescent years, this highly regarded reference provides
thorough, evidence-based guidance
with an emphasis on relationships as central to a child’s wellbeing. Content is aligned with the well-child visit schedule, making it highly relevant to new and experienced clinicians alike. Now under the expert guidance of new editors, Drs. Jenny Radesky and Caroline Kistin, this edition:
Brings the
child’s perspective
into focus through the use of numerous children’s drawings and quotes
Contains a
new chapter
on the juvenile justice system and school-to-prison pipeline, as well as
updates to topics and language
that are inclusive of BIPOC families, LGBT families, those experiencing poverty and related material insecurities, children experiencing foster care, and community partnerships to help families under stress
Draws upon the
knowledge and experience
of experts in the field and includes
new guidance on
addressing social determinants of health, promoting parent-child attachment, promoting equitable school readiness, and supporting families through traumatic experiences
Provides Observational, Interview, and Examination points for each age, and presents a
"Heads Up" section in each chapter
, alerting clinicians to certain behaviors that may be present
Discusses
key topics
such as childhood depression, digital and social media, educational opportunity, community violence, bullying, learning disabilities, and much more
Includes
data gathering sections
at the end of each chapter that demonstrate how to apply information in clinical settings by using age-appropriate interview techniques and activities
An eBook version is included with purchase.
The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date