Behavior Disorders of Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Etiology, and Intervention (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Marilyn T. Erickson (Author)

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Publication Date: October 2, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0136491871 | ISBN-13: 978-0136491873 | Edition: 3

Relating past and present trends to the future direction of the field, this informative study introduces readers to both the development and behavior problems of children and adolescents as well as to the clinical methods for assessing and treating these problems.Provides complete overviews of diagnosis and assessment methods, etiological factors, and therapeutic interventions, followed by a review of DSM-IV disorders and their assessment, etiology, and treatment. Discusses the methods for obtaining information about children's development and behavior problems and the problems associated with the evaluation and interpretation of this information. Familiarizes readers with the major types of children's psychological problems and our knowledge about their assessment, etiology, and treatment. Discusses today's most frequently used assessment instruments, and broadens coverage of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Case study vignettes and fully updated lists of suggested readings are include.For psychologists, educators, social workers, and those in physical or occupational therapy.

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This text offers style coupled with comprehensive, in-depth coverage of child psychopathology, developmental disabilities, and behavior problems of children. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Relating past and present trends to the future direction of the field, this informative study introduces readers to both the development and behavior problems of children and adolescents as well as to the clinical methods for assessing and treating these problems.Provides complete overviews of diagnosis and assessment methods, etiological factors, and therapeutic interventions, followed by a review of DSM-IV disorders and their assessment, etiology, and treatment. Discusses the methods for obtaining information about children's development and behavior problems and the problems associated with the evaluation and interpretation of this information. Familiarizes readers with the major types of children's psychological problems and our knowledge about their assessment, etiology, and treatment. Discusses today's most frequently used assessment instruments, and broadens coverage of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Case study vignettes and fully updated lists of suggested readings are include.For psychologists, educators, social workers, and those in physical or occupational therapy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 366 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (October 2, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136491871
• ISBN-13: 978-0136491873
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,046,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, April 23, 2000

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This review is from: Behavior Disorders of Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Etiology, and Intervention (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

This text adequately covers the range of childhood and adolescent disorders and acts as a generalist text in this area. However, the references appeared to be largely out of date and the reader is left wondering if the information presented is current. The sections on treatment and assessment were brief and provided little useful information.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lucid, concise and thoroughly anotated, January 17, 2007

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This review is from: Behavior Disorders of Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Etiology, and Intervention (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

I use this textbook extensively in my pediatric practice. Although very comprehensive, it is accessible to the non-psychologist as well as the psychologist.