Autobiography of Edward R. Christophersen
presentations and publications have paved the way for other psychologists to contribute to the care of pediatric patients in medical settings, and to children’s health and safety in daily life as well. With one foot firmly planted in pediatric medicine and the other in child and adolescent psychology, his outstanding record is hard to match. Few psychologists have done as much as Dr. Christophersen to facilitate the acceptance and incorporation of behavioral strategies into the work of our pediatric colleagues. Beyond these professionally-oriented contributions, we also note Dr. Christophersen’s tireless work in disseminating valid, empiricallybased information and guidelines on parenting behavior, both to parents and to the general public.