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A Developmental History of the Society of Pediatric Psychology
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1991
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EducationClinical Child PsychologyChild Mental HealthSocial SciencesPsychologyCognitive DevelopmentDevelopmental PhasesSocial-emotional DevelopmentPediatric PsychologyDevelopmental DisorderHistory Of PsychologyGeneral Academic PediatricsLogan WrightChild PsychologyEarly Childhood DevelopmentDevelopmental HistoryChildren's Mental HealthChild DevelopmentPsychosocial StudiesPediatricsMental Development
Presented history of the field of pediatric psychology in general and, more specifically, the development of the Society of Pediatric Psychology. Review began with 1896 concepts of Lightner Witmer and followed with 1960 activities by Logan Wright which led to the formation of the Society. The developmental phases of the Society are described with respect to goals, publications, financial status, training issues, and awards established. Present activities of liaisons with numerous outside organizations and agencies and regional conferences are detailed.