ABP Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics case studies
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The ABP Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Subspecialty Certifying Examination is a required component of ABP certification for pediatricians who have completed accredited fellowship training in developmental-behavioral pediatrics. It is intended for physicians preparing for subspecialty practice in evaluating and managing developmental, behavioral, and learning concerns in children. The ABP Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics case studies are 5 cases and about 3,983 words.
1A 21-Month-Old With 12 Words in a Bilingual Home
A 21-month-old boy is brought by his mother, who speaks Spanish at home; his father speaks English. He has 12 consistent single words split across both languages and no two-word combinations.
790 words, about 4 min2Weight Loss, Insomnia, and Blinking on Stimulant Therapy
A 7-year-old boy with ADHD combined presentation, diagnosed at age 6, has taken extended-release methylphenidate for four months: 18 mg for two months, then 36 mg. Teacher ratings improved markedly, and reading fluency gains are documented.
780 words, about 4 min3Regression, Hand-Wringing, and Decelerating Head Growth
A 26-month-old girl is evaluated for loss of skills. She spoke 15 words and used a pincer grasp at 15 months; between 16 and 20 months she stopped using words, stopped reaching and grasping, and developed repetitive midline hand-wringing and hand-to-mouth movements.
735 words, about 4 min4A Positive Screen, an Eleven-Month Waitlist, and No Same-Language Assessment
A 4-year-old girl whose family recently immigrated from Guatemala screened positive on the M-CHAT-R/F at 18 months (score 6) and again at 24 months (score 5 with follow-up interview), but no diagnostic evaluation occurred: the developmental clinic's next opening was 11 months away and the family lacked transportation. She is now in Head Start.
837 words, about 4 min5'Not Eligible' When IQ Is Average and Adaptive Skills Are at the 4th Percentile
A 6-year-old boy with ADHD combined type, diagnosed at age 5, is in first grade. Full-scale IQ is 98, with working memory 82 and processing speed 79.
841 words, about 4 min