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Child Development and Behavior

Child Development and Behavior

by Brian Alverson, MD

This course covers developmental and behavioral problems in children. You will learn about attention deficit, autism, sleep problems, breath holding spells and toilet training. You will also benefit not only from a careful review of these topics but useful knowledge for those of you with, or planning to have, children of your own!

This course is for medical students, residents and physicians who are preparing for the USMLE Step 2 or Step 3 exam, studying for their clerkship Shelf Exam, or wishing to review the essential components of pediatrics.

You will:

  • Gain a thorough understanding of diagnosis and management of attention deficits in children
  • Learn about autism, how to make an early diagnosis, and how best to intervene for these children
  • Learn about common behavioral problems in younger children

Brian Alverson, MD is the Director for the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Hasbro Children's Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Brown University in Providence, RI. He has been active in pediatric education and research for 15 years. He has won over 25 teaching awards at two Ivy League Medical Schools.

Course Details

  • Videos 10
  • Duration 0:42 h
  • Quiz questions 38
  • Articles 5
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Brian Alverson, MD

Brian Alverson, MD

Brian Alverson, MD is the Director for the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Hasbro Children's Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Brown University in Providence, RI. He has been active in pediatric education and research for 15 years.He has won over 25 teaching awards at two Ivy League Medical Schools. He is an author of the book "Step Up to Pediatrics" and over 40 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Alverson has extensive experience in preparing students for the USMLE exams and has test writing experience as well.

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Excellent lecture
By Jalil Z. on 12. March 2021 for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Excellent lecture. It is quite an important topic in pediatrics. I learned new things additionally to my university lectures.

 
Excellent lecture
By Jalil Z. on 12. March 2021 for ADHD: Management

Excellent lecture. I particularly liked the explanations around the medication. Thanks!

 
Good lecture
By Jalil Z. on 12. March 2021 for ADHD: Diagnosis

Good lecture. This is an important topics in pediatrics. Thanks!

 
Good lecture
By Jalil Z. on 12. March 2021 for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Good lecture. It is an important topic in pediatrics indeed. Thanks!

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