Clinical Considerations Related to the Behavioral Manifestations of Child Maltreatment

2017
This report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress provides guidance for pediatricians and other pediatric health care providers in recognizing and managing the behavioral and mental health symptoms exhibited by children who have been maltreated. In addition to summaries of the consequences of maltreatment, the report discusses currently available treatment approaches.

Resource Type: 

  • Print

Topic: 

  • Family
  • Social-emotional development
  • Teaming and Collaboration

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children and Families who have Experienced Maltreatment and Trauma

NC Community College Core Course: 

  • Child, Family, and Community
  • Child Guidance
  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • Child Development and Learning