Wilmshurst / Kaufman Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

2. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-84020-7
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 384 Seiten, E-Book

Reihe: Essentials of Behavioral Science

A concise guide to the fundamentals of child psychopathology,complete with the latest developments
Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, SecondEdition provides a concise, accessible overview of the majortheories, assessment practices, and key issues. This updatedSecond Edition describes the significant changes in the wayDSM(TM)-5 conceptualizes disorders in children and adolescents,and includes a new chapter on child abuse, child maltreatment, andself-injurious behavior. Using practical case examples toillustrate key points, the book addresses specific disorders andproblems prevalent among this age group--including anxiety,mood disorders, and traumatic stress. Each chapter featuresreader-friendly elements like Rapid Reference, Caution, and Don'tForget boxes that call out important information, facilitating easylook-up and quick navigation.
This invaluable resource fills the need for an overview of themost current issues and changes in the field, allowing readersto:
* Review the development, theories, and influences in child andadolescent psychopathology
* Understand neurodevelopmental disorders including intellectualand developmental disabilities, ADHD, and specific learningdisabilities or disorders
* Compare and contrast the manifestations of internalized vs.externalized disorders
* Examine later-onset disorders and special topics includingeating disorders, substance abuse, and trauma-relateddisorders
The book also includes appendices on ethical conduct, assessmentinstruments, and IDEA 2004, providing readers the guidance andtools that can help increase positive outcomes. Whether used as asecondary text or as a professional reference, Essentials ofChild and Adolescent Psychopathology, Second Edition providesan authoritative briefing on this evolving area of practice.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wilmshurst, Linda

Kaufman, Alan S.

Kaufman, Nadeen L.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

LINDA WILMSHURST, PHD, is an AssociateProfessor of Psychology at Elon University and a licensed clinical(ABPP) and school psychologist. She has written six books,including Clinical and Educational Child Psychology: AnEcological-Transactional Approach to Understanding Child Problemsand Interventions (Wiley-Blackwell) and The Complete Guideto Special Education: Expert Advice on Evaluations, IEPs, andHelping Kids Succeed, Second Edition with Alan W. Brue(Jossey-Bass).