Synopses & Reviews
Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-171) and index.
Review
"Grounded in research and chock full of practical advice, this concise and well-organized volume is an absolute 'must' for any professional whose work touches on the mental health of preschool and kindergarten children. Undergraduate and graduate students, too, will appreciate the step-by-step manner in which the authors provide guidance, even to the level of ready-to-use instruction sheets for parents, behavioral coding sheets for clinicians, and sample wording for delicate situations. I simply can't imagine any reader who wouldn't breathe a sigh of relief at having found such a complete and useable resource."--Linda Acredolo, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California-Davis
"This book is unique in that it provides, in one volume, empirically based knowledge and useful forms and handouts for professionals working with young children. Covered are a wide range of prevention and intervention strategies for diverse emotional and behavioral problems that young children may exhibit. The clinical materials provided will help the reader readily apply this information to actual practice. This is an ideal text for graduate-level courses and practica in psychology, social work, counseling, and other fields related to early childhood problems and treatment."--Mark D. Shriver, PhD, Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center
"This book is a practical guide to the understanding and treatment of many common problems of early childhood. As a school counselor at the elementary level, I see this book as a valuable desk reference for school counselors and psychologists. Easy-to-access charts, tables, and forms at the end of each chapter add to the practical nature of this book and increase its usefulness to the busy professional."--Janice Miller, MEd, elementary school counselor, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Review
"The intervention methods...are easy to implement for clinicians working with young children in educational and non-educational settings....provides parents who are concerned about the emotional or behavioral development of their children with practical, effective and applicable information....helpful, practical resource for anybody who works with children in the preschool and kindergarten years."--
Metapsychology"When asked to work with preschool and kindergarten-aged students at risk for emotional and behavior problems, many psychologists often feel poorly prepared due to a lack of training and/or experience. This concise book helps fill this void by providing psychologists with a reference that addresses both assessment and intervention design for this population....Gimpel and Holland provide the practitioner with a user-friendly, practical guide for working with young children at risk for emotional and behavioral problems. Its concise but evidenced-based format provides a valuable resource for psychologists, as well as highlighting the need for early intervention. The inclusion of handouts, formats and forms to assist the practitioner in assessment and/or intervention design is a welcome addition that most will find conducive to practice."--Communiqué
"The up-to-date knowledge about the emotional and behavioral problems of young children is presented here in a clear and systematic way....hands-on advice is given for parent training and child behavioral training. Teacher training and advice on teacher-parent communication are also part of the didactic goal of the book....I recommend this book to clinicians and educators experienced in dealing with young children and to academicians teaching behavioral interventions with young children and their parents."--Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic
Synopsis
This indispensable book provides hands-on tools and resources for addressing common emotional and behavioral problems in preschool and kindergarten-age children. The focus is on evidence-based interventions that are practical and effective, and that help prevent the development of more serious difficulties later on. The clinician is taken step by step through managing everything from toileting, eating, and sleep problems to externalizing disorders, internalizing disorders, and the effects of physical or sexual abuse. A variety of assessment methods are demonstrated and guidelines provided for planning and implementing a range of home- and school-based interventions. Conveniently designed in a large-size format for ease of photocopying, the volume contains over 30 reproducible parent handouts and other clinical tools.
This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Problems of Young Children
Overview of Disorders
Externalizing Problems
Internalizing Problems
Other Problems
Abuse and Neglect
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Summary of Problems
Prevalence and Definition Issues
Stability of Behavior Problems
Predictors of Problems
Predictors of Externalizing Problems
Predictors of Internalizing Problems
Chapter Summary/Purpose of Book
2. Assessment of Mental Health Issues in Preschool and Kindergarten Children
Interviews with Parents and Teachers
Parent/Caregiver Interviews
Teacher/Daycare Worker Interviews
Interviews with Young Children
Rapport Building/Initial Information Gathering
Context of the Interview
Mental Status Examination
Rating Scales
Child Behavior Checklist and Teacher¿s Report Form
Behavior Assessment System for Children
Conners¿ Rating Scales
Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales
Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory
Social Skills Rating System
Attention Deficit Disorder Evaluation Scale
ADHD-Symptoms Rating Scale
ADHD Rating Scale¿IV
Limitations of Rating Scales
Direct Observation
Defining Observable Behaviors
Structured Observations
Formal Observations
Chapter Summary
3. Treatment of Externalizing/Acting-Out Problems
Parent Training as an Intervention for Externalizing Problems
Overview
Initial Considerations
Conducting Parent Training
Group Parent Training
Preschool and Kindergarten-Based Behavioral Intervention Programs
Social Skills Interventions
Prevention / Early Intervention Programs
Chapter Summary
4. Treatment of Internalizing Problems
Overview of Common Fears, Phobias, and Anxieties
Treatment of Anxiety Problems in Young Children
Specific Phobia
Separation Anxiety, Including Early School or Daycare Refusal
Selective Mutism
Overview of Depressive Symptoms
Prevention of Childhood Depression
Treatment of Depressive Symptoms
Chapter Summary
5. Managing and Preventing Everyday Problems
Toileting
Toilet Training
Enuresis
Encopresis
Feeding / Eating Problems and Interventions
Treatment of Typical Feeding Problems
Pica
Rumination
Sleep Problems
Problems Initiating Sleep
Arousal Disorders
Chapter Summary
6. Working with Young Children Who Have Been Abused
Overview of Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Abuse and Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Neglect
Psychological Abuse
Effects of Child Abuse
Physical Effects
Psychological Effects
Interventions for Abused Young Children
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Treatment of PTSD in Young Children
Prevention Methods for Parents and Teachers
Chapter Summary
References
Index