
When to Seek Professional Help for Extreme Child Behavior
In this Yale lecture, the concluding session of Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing, Dr. Alan Kazdin discusses how parents can recognize when a child's behavior problems go beyond what the course's techniques are designed to address and warrant professional evaluation. Kazdin outlines signs that behavior may reflect a more significant underlying issue, and explains the kinds of professional support available, from pediatric consultation to specialized behavioral therapy. The lecture is intended to help parents apply the course's tools with realistic expectations, understanding their value while also recognizing their limits. It closes the series by situating everyday behavior management within the broader landscape of child mental health resources.