Behavior Disorders of Childhood

by Rita Wicks-Nelson, Allen C. Israel

This comprehensive book about childhood behavior disorders provides a sensitive and thorough examination of numerous disorders, discussing their central issues, descriptions, clinical and research information, and treatment approaches. Rich with illustrations and examples, it stresses empirically-supported treatments and the prevention of behavior problems, and provides up-to-date information about cultural and social concerns, including the effects of abuse, poverty, and divorce. This comprehensive book about childhood psychopathology begins with a complete introduction to the field, and then goes on to cover such topics as influences and risks in the developmental process; current research in the field; classification, assessment, and treatment; anxiety disorders; mood disorders; conduct disorders; language and learning disorders; attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; mental retardation; and autism and schizophrenia. For those working in the field of child psychology and child psychopathology.

Genres: Psychology

592 pages, Hardcover

First published March 13, 1991