Casebook in Child Behavior Disorders [Paperback]

Christopher A. Kearney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0534512720 | ISBN-13: 978-0534512729 | Edition: 3

CASEBOOK IN CHILD BEHAVIOR DISORDERS illustrates the rich and arresting nature of disorders that first manifest themselves in childhood while also showing how a child's developmental patterns shape the expression of each disorder. Each complex case demonstrates how each disorder is expressed--from presentation through diagnosis and treatment--in an effective way. Throughout the book, the author explores the DSM-IV-TR criteria and demonstrates the interaction between developmental and environmental influences for each disorder.

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About the Author

Christopher A. Kearney, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology, Director of Clinical Training, and Director of the UNLV Child School Refusal and Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is the author of numerous journal articles, book chapters, and books related to school refusal behavior, social anxiety, shyness, and selective mutism in youth. He has also published a work on general child psychopathology (CASEBOOK IN CHILD BEHAVIOR DISORDERS, Wadsworth) and is or has been on the editorial boards of Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Behavior Therapy, Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, Journal of Anxiety Disorders, and Journal of Gambling Studies. In addition to his clinical and research endeavors, Dr. Kearney works closely with school districts and other agencies to improve strategies for helping children attend school with less distress.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 3 edition (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534512720
• ISBN-13: 978-0534512729
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #253,163 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential to Developmental Psychopathologists, August 25, 2008

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Shira Pilarski (Silver Spring, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casebook in Child Behavior Disorders (Paperback)

This casebook provides a practical approach to learning about Developmental Psychopathology. A number of disorders are discussed, such as learning disabilities, elimination disorders, conduct disorders, and substance abuse. Each chapter features a different case, and for each case, the author describes the symptoms, assessment, risk factors and maintaining variables, developmental aspects, and treatment. The author has also contributed discussion questions at the end of each chapter to ensure full comprehension of the disorder at hand.

In addition to the common (and not-so-common) classifiable disorders, there are three "mixed cases", featuring symptoms from a variety of disorders. These cases are effective in educating the reader on how to treat vague cases.

While I purchased this book as a requirement for a Developmental Psychology course, I still reference it regularly and find it captivating and compelling. Really, this book is a must for anyone interested in Developmental Psychopathology or Psychology.

8 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A LOOK INTO CHILD PSYCHOPATHOLOGY, June 8, 2003

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Tazzie "laurie4taz" (CALIFORNIA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Casebook in Child Behavior Disorders (Paperback)

THIS IS A VERY TOUCHING BOOK OF CASE STORIES ABOUT CHILDREN WITH DISORDERS. EACH CHAPTER IS A DIFFERENT CASE STORY DEALING WITH CHILD PSYCHOPATHOLOGY. THE STORIES ARE SOMETIMES SAD BUT REALLY WILL OPEN YOUR EYES TO THE TERRIBLE TRAMA MANY OF THESE CHILDREN HAVE TO GO THROUGH GROWING UP. TAKING A LOOK AT THE ENVIRONMENT THE CHILDREN LIVE IN, THE WAY THEY ARE TALKED TO AND THE OTHERS ARE TALKED TO IN THE HOUSE, MAKES A PERSON REALIZE THAT OFTEN THE PROBLEMS WE SEE IN CHILDREN ARE ACTUALLY THE CAUSE OF THEIR PARENTS.
EACH CHAPTER HAS A SECTION ON ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT, ETC., FROM THE THERAPIST POINT OF VIEW. IT REFERS TO THE DSM-IV AND LIST THE CRITEREA FOR DIAGNOSIS.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE WHO CARES ABOUT CHILDREN AND ANYONE WHO HAD SOME TYPE OF TRAUMA GROWING UP. I ALSO RECOMMEND IT TO PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS OR ANYONE INTERESTED IN PSYCHOLOGY.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good seller!, February 20, 2009

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Sherika L.Thomas (Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casebook in Child Behavior Disorders (Paperback)

Im a college student struggling finacially and at the time i was looking for a real cheap copy of this book and i did!..i had no problem with the seller nor shipping