Synopses & Reviews
Common Psychological Disorders in Young Children brings together in one handy reference book the most common psychological disorders—such as ADHD, autism, and -anxiety—that childcare providers encounter. Information on symptoms, behaviors, medi-cations, classroom management, and parent communication is included.
Synopsis
The essential reference book on recognizing and managing psychological disorders in early childhood settings.
About the Author
Jenna Bilmes, author of Beyond Behavior Management (Redleaf Press, 2004), is a mental health specialist with FACES of Crisis Nursery in Phoenix, AZ and is a consultant for the U.S. Department of Defense Dependent Schools and Sonoma State University. Tara Welker, Ph.D.,is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Phoenix and has done clinical research at the New Your State Psychiatric Institute, as well as spending 2 ½ years providing treatment and assessment services to young children at Southwest Human Development.