Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
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).
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.
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
An Engaging, Up-To-Date Overview of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Fully revised and updated, Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology provides students and professionals with a brief but comprehensive overview of critical conceptual issues in child and adolescent psychopathology. It covers major theories, diagnoses, assessment and best treatment practices, ethical issues, and trends in the field. In addition, you will find coverage of the changes in the way the DSM-5 conceptualizes disorders in children and adolescents and a new chapter on child abuse, maltreatment, and self-injurious behavior. This Second Edition provides the same useful features as the previous editionincluding Rapid Reference, Caution, and Don't Forget callout boxeswith a revised and up-to-date text. Each concise chapter includes case examples and key concepts, as well as Test Yourself questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.
As part of the Essentials of Behavioral Science series, this book provides information mental health professionals need in order to practice knowledgeably, efficiently, and ethically in today's behavioral healthcare environment.
Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology is the only resource that condenses the wide-ranging topics of the field into an accessible format for students and practitioners alike.
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
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).