Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
978-1-118-84019-1 (ISBN)
A concise guide to the fundamentals of child psychopathology, complete with the latest developments Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Second Edition provides a concise, accessible overview of the major theories, assessment practices, and key issues. This updated Second Edition describes the significant changes in the way DSM-5 conceptualizes disorders in children and adolescents, and includes a new chapter on child abuse, child maltreatment, and self-injurious behavior. Using practical case examples to illustrate key points, the book addresses specific disorders and problems prevalent among this age group—including anxiety, mood disorders, and traumatic stress. Each chapter features reader-friendly elements like Rapid Reference, Caution, and Don't Forget boxes that call out important information, facilitating easy look-up and quick navigation.
This invaluable resource fills the need for an overview of the most current issues and changes in the field, allowing readers to:
Review the development, theories, and influences in child and adolescent psychopathology
Understand neurodevelopmental disorders including intellectual and developmental disabilities, ADHD, and specific learning disabilities or disorders
Compare and contrast the manifestations of internalized vs. externalized disorders
Examine later-onset disorders and special topics including eating disorders, substance abuse, and trauma-related disorders
The book also includes appendices on ethical conduct, assessment instruments, and IDEA 2004, providing readers the guidance and tools that can help increase positive outcomes. Whether used as a secondary text or as a professional reference, Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Second Edition provides an authoritative briefing on this evolving area of practice.
LINDA WILMSHURST, PHD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Elon University and a licensed clinical (ABPP) and school psychologist. She has written six books, including Clinical and Educational Child Psychology: An Ecological-Transactional Approach to Understanding Child Problems and Interventions (Wiley-Blackwell) and The Complete Guide to Special Education: Expert Advice on Evaluations, IEPs, and Helping Kids Succeed, Second Edition with Alan W. Brue (Jossey-Bass).
Series Preface vii
Part I The Foundations
One: Introduction to Child and Adolescent Psychopathology: Development, Theories, and Influences 3
Two: Issues in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology: Ethical Issues in Research and Practice 25
Three: Issues in Clinical Decision Making: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Childhood and Adolescent Disorders 42
Part II Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Four: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 73
Five: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 93
Six: Specific Learning Disabilities 116
Part III Internalizing Disorders
Seven: Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders 143
Eight: Disorders of Mood: Depression and Bipolar Disorder 171
Nine: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders 195
Part IV Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Ten: Disruptive Behavior Disorders 213
Part V Later-Onset Disorders
Eleven: Feeding and Eating Disorders 231
Twelve: Substance-Related Disorders 252
Part VI Special Topics in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Thirteen: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders 273
Fourteen: Children of Diverse Cultures 294
Appendix A Codes of Ethical Conduct 317
Appendix B References for Assessment Instruments and Resources 319
Appendix C Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 04) 323
References 327
Index 361
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 3.2.2015 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Essentials of Behavioral Science |
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 140 x 211 mm |
| Gewicht | 408 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Klinische Psychologie |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pädiatrie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-118-84019-4 / 1118840194 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-84019-1 / 9781118840191 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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