Using randomized controlled trials to ask questions regarding developmental psychopathology: A tribute to Dante Cicchetti.

Dante Cicchetti, the architect of developmental psychopathology, has influenced so many of us in profound ways. One of his many contributions was in demonstrating the power of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to study the effects of Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). These RCTs have shed light on causal mechanisms in development.

DC: 0-5 system in clinical assessment with specialty pediatric populations.

Early childhood mental health (ECMH) programs provide an opportunity to provide specialized mental health services to vulnerable young children and connect them with necessary evidence-based early intervention. However, there is a paucity of descriptive and explorative studies of the clinic protocols in the literature. Even within published work, there is a lack of standardization in clinical models and diagnostic systems limiting comparison and extrapolation.

Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED) Symptomatology in a High-Risk Clinical Sample.

Attachment relationships are broadly considered foundational to child development as such attachment disorders, reactive attachment disorder (RAD) and disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED), pose a severe threat to children's safety and developmental trajectory. This study examined the prevalence of full diagnosis and symptoms of RAD and DSED in a high-risk sample of adopted children (n = 98; mean age: 46.26 months; range: 16.

Regression in Early Childhood Development: An Unintended Outcome of Prolonged Hospitalization?

This brief review outlines a novel case study with targeted literature search. Patient X was a 21-month-old male who was receiving ongoing treatment for stage M MYCN-amplified high-risk neuroblastoma. Patient X's mother was considering refusal of further cancer-directed therapy because of the child's developmental regression noted during his prolonged hospitalization.

Case Report: Traumatic Stress and Developmental Regression: An Unintended Consequence of Complex Cardiac Care.

This brief case report outlines a novel approach to supporting the development of a pediatric complex cardiac care patient. Patient X is a 19-month old patient who spent 5.5 months in hospital and underwent multiple surgeries including heart transplantation.