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SAGE Publications Inc Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology 2013 Edition by Robert Weis
The new edition reflects the latest changes to the DSM (DSM-V, 2013) and is updated with new research and developments in the field.Key Features: - Links research with clinical practice via a focus on evidence-based therapies for childhood disorders, balancing solid empirical science and clinical insights and thus helping students filter clinically valuable findings from those lacking utility. - An emphasis on developmental perspective to better understand psychopathology, with use of normal development as a lens through which to view abnormal behavior or emotional problems. - Case studies and real-life examples are in each chapter.New to this Edition:- Discusses new, evidence-based treatments for children and adolescents. - New chapter on child and adolescent health-related disorders. Table of contents :- PrefaceAbout the AuthorI. Principles of Science and PracticeChapter 1. The Science and Practice of Abnormal Child PsychologyChapter 2. Exploring the Causes of Childhood Disorders: Research Methods and TheoriesChapter 3. Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Children's ProblemsII. Developmental and Learning DisordersChapter 4. Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disorders in ChildrenChapter 5. Communication Disorders in ChildrenChapter 6. Autism Spectrum DisorderChapter 7. Learning Disabilities and Specific Learning DisorderIII. Disruptive Disorders and Substance Use ProblemsChapter 8. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderChapter 9. Conduct Problems in Children and AdolescentsChapter 10. Substance Use Disorders in AdolescentsIV. Emotion and Thought DisordersChapter 11. Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderChapter 12. Trauma-Related Disorders and Child MaltreatmentChapter 13. Depressive Disorders and Self-InjuryChapter 14. Bipolar Spectrum Disorders and SchizophreniaV. Health-Related ProblemsChapter 15. Feeding and Eating DisordersChapter 16. Health-Related Disorders and Pediatric PsychologyReferencesIndex