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Handbook of Psychosocial Characteristics of Exceptional Children
Research has documented the reciprocal effects of exceptionality and secondary psychosocial and behavioral characteristics. This in-depth handbook examines the categories of exceptionality most often described in educational, behavioral, and health practices. Leading authorities from psychology, education, and medicine evaluate the key characteristics of particular exceptionalities from the vantage point of theory, research, assessment, and intervention.
Handbook of School Neuropsychology
"The book is a wonderful and much-needed addition to the corpus of scientifically based literature on learning and learning disabilities, especially reading disability." --Sally E. Shaywitz, MD Co-Director, Yale Center for the Study of Learning and Attention and author of Overcoming Dyslexia A comprehensive reference on the theory and practice of evidence-based school neuropsychology As new studies reveal disorders once thought behavioral or functional to be neurobiological or neurochemical in nature, clinical child neuropsychology has developed as an important discipline for understanding and treating a variety of child and adolescent disorders. With neuropsychological assessment more widel...
Social Competence in Children
In this book, readers will discover a developmental view of social functioning in children at different stages. Chapters are based in transactional theory in that the environment plays a role in the development of social competence skills as well as the biological contributions the child brings to his/her experiences. The familial and school contributions to social understanding are discussed in this volume.
Handbook of Pediatric Neuropsychology
ìBy far, the most comprehensive and detailed coverage of pediatric neuropsychology available in a single book today, Davis provides coverage of basic principles of pediatric neuropsychology, but overall the work highlights applications to daily practice and special problems encountered by the pediatric neuropsychologist.î Cecil R. Reynolds, PhD Texas A&M University "The breadth and depth of this body of work is impressive. Chapters written by some of the best researchers and authors in the field of pediatric neuropsychology address every possible perspective on brain-behavior relationships culminating in an encyclopedic textÖ. This [book] reflects how far and wide pediatric neuropsycholog...
The Handbook of the Neuropsychology of Language
The Handbook of the Neuropsychology of Language The Handbook of the Neuropsychology of Language “Libraries catering for undergraduates in both fields may well find themselves being asked to get it for seminar reading.” Reference Reviews “This is a lengthy and comprehensive set of volumes covering all relevant issues in the neuroscience of language in a current and immediately useful package. Readers will enjoy this as primer through individual chapters, or as a complete review of the field.” Doody’s “A comprehensive handbook of the neuropsychology of language has been long overdue. But here it is, superbly edited, state-of-the-art. No better way to celebrate the second centennial...
Best Practices in School Neuropsychology
The latest edition of the gold standard in school neuropsychology references In the newly revised Second Edition of Best Practices in School Neuropsychology: Guidelines for Effective Practice, Assessment, and Evidence-Based Intervention, a team of psychological experts delivers a thoroughly updated treatment of modern issues and challenges in school neuropsychology. The editors provide comprehensive discussions of current assessment and intervention models, best practices in assessing cognitive processes, and the important task of collaborating with parents, educators, and other professionals. This latest edition includes: Explorations of the unique challenges posed by working with culturall...
Developmental Disorders
These two companion volumes provide a comprehensive review and critical evaluation of the major DSM-III and DSM-III-R child disorders. Their major goal is to provide diagnostic and assessment guidelines that are based on scientific literature in specific clinical domains. Each chapter contains a discussion of the historical background of a particular diagnosis, definitional issues, a critical but selective review of the literature addressing the diagnosis in question, proposed changes in the diagnostic criteria based on the available literature, and proposed assessment models and methods based on the designated criteria. Given the scientific bases for many of these discussions of diagnostic criteria, these two volumes will serve professionals and graduate students in a wide variety of fields: clinical child psychology, child psychiatry, pediatrics, pediatric and school psychology, special education, social work, and other child mental health specialties.
Raising Resilient Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Strategies for Maximizing Their Strengths, Coping with Adversity, and Developing a Social Mindset
New hope for parents raising a child with autism spectrum disorders In Raising Resilient Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, noted psychologists and bestselling authors Dr. Goldstein and Dr. Brooks teach you the strategies and mindset necessary to help your child develop strength, hope, and optimism. This is the first approach for autism spectrum disorders based in the extremely popular field of positive psychology. Drs. Brooks and Goldstein--world-renowned experts on child psychology and, specifically, resilience--offer you practical tips for long-term solutions rather than just quick fixes. Featuring dozens of stories and an easy-to-follow, prescriptive narrative, Drs. Brooks and Goldstein demonstrate how to apply resilience to every parenting practice when raising a child with autism spectrum disorders, preparing him or her for the challenges of today’s complicated, ever-changing world and helping your child develop essential social skills. Learn how to: Empower your child to problem-solve on his or her own Teach your child to learn from mistakes rather than feel defeated by them Discipline your child while instilling self-worth Build an alliance with your child's school
Child and Adolescent Therapy
This comprehensive resource provides a conceptual framework for developing therapeutic interventions with children, adolescents, and their families from the first contact with parents to termination of therapeutic sessions with the child. In this important new book, the author develops a model in which every therapist creates a conceptual approach for treatment and utilizes techniques from differing therapeutic arenas when working with clients. Chapters cover techniques for interviewing the child, diagnosis and case formulation, family variables, stages of the therapeutic process, therapy with children having exceptional educational needs, group therapy, and professional consultation techniques. Tips on developing rapport with parents and teachers help clinicians get interventions off to a good start, and report examples help them integrate the history, observations, and information from the case into a coherent case formulation. Clinical Psychologists, School Psychologists, and Family Therapists. A Longwood Professional Book.
Overcoming Dyslexia in Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Reviews the history and current knowledge of dyslexia and learning disabilities in everyday language, for diagnosticians, classroom teachers, counselors, and parents. Coverage includes strategies for recognizing and overcoming visual and auditory dyslexia and dysgraphia, developing self-confidence, and advances in improved physical and mental health care for those with dyslexia. Includes sources of instructional materials, helpful organizations, and diagnostic checklists. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
