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Assessment of Behavioral Disorders in Preschool-Aged Children

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The preschool-aged clinical practice of child and adolescent psychiatrists is increasing as the awareness of very young children with social/emotional and/or behavioral problems continues to grow. As the referrals grow, so do the ways in which we assess these disturbances of behavior and regulation. This review attempts to highlight the most often used measures and to investigate developing tools and their current status.

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Dr. Njoroge has served on a board for A Home Within. Dr. Bernhart reported no potential conflicts of interest relevant to this article.

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Njoroge, W.F.M., Bernhart, K.P. Assessment of Behavioral Disorders in Preschool-Aged Children. Curr Psychiatry Rep 13, 84–92 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-011-0181-7

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