Developmental disorders

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Children with developmental disorders receive better care today than ever before. Teams of specialists are providing in-depth evaluations, and mainstreaming is allowing equal access to educational programs. As a result, the primary care physician caring for these children must deal not only with parents but also with a variety of professionals and educators. Dr Starrett's discussion of presenting signs and symptoms of developmental disorders will help the primary care physician to identify children for whom referral is expedient.