Synopses & Reviews
Covers normal and abnormal development, assessment and diagnosis, psychopathology (in three sections encompassing infancy, childhood and adolescence) and intervention strategies. A final section examines special topics. Serves as a reference and graduate text on the full range of children's psychological problems. Includes relevant research on each of the topics covered as well as a bibliography and guidelines for practice. Particularly useful for board certification review.
Review
"This is indeed the 'Bible' for clinical child psychologists..it was a pleasure to read and use this handbook." (International Journal of Adolescent Medical Health, 7 December 2001)
"...a superb workshould most certainly be considered for departmental libraries..." (Jnl of Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol 6(4))
Synopsis
The increasing focus on children's welfare has given rise to tremendous growth in the field of child psychology, and the past decade has witnessed significant advances in research in this area.
Table of Contents
Partial table of contents:
CHILD DEVELOPMENT.
Families and Children in History (R. Olson).
Developmental Models and Clinical Practice (R. Simeonsson).
DIAGNOSITIC ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN.
Interviewing Strategies in Child Assessment (S. Eyberg).
Assessing Children Through Interviews and Behavioral Observations (A. LaGreca).
Objective Assessment of Children's Behavioral and Emotional Problems (S. McConaughy).
PROBLEMS OF EARLY LIFE.
Prenatal and Genetic Influences Upon Behavior and Development ( J. Elbert).
Clinical Problems of Birth, the Neonate, and Infant (A. Sostek).
PROBLEMS OF CHILDHOOD.
Fear and Anxiety in Children (A. Albano).
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders in Children (J. Ware).
Toileting Problems in Children (E. Christophersen).
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (A. Anastopoulos).
Disorders of Communication (L. Richman).
PROBLEMS OF ADOLESCENCE.
Common Adolescent-Parent Problems (W. Rae).
Emotional Problems of Adolescents (A. Weiner).
Deliquency and Criminal Behavior (W. Shaw).
INTERVENTION STRATEGIES.
Parenting: The Child in the Context of the Family (R. Jackson).
Behavior Therapy with Children (S. Powers).
Pharmacotherapy (A. Katic).
SPECIAL TOPICS.
Cultural and Ethnic Diversity Issues in Clinical Child Psychology (R. Jones).
Education and Enrichment Approaches (P. Weisberg).
Ethical and Legal Issues (G. Melton).
Forensic Evaluations of Children and Expert Testimony (A. Schaefer).