Description |
xiii, 130 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
Series |
Guilford practical intervention in the schools series |
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Guilford practical intervention in the schools series.
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Contents |
1. Overview and pediatric psychopharmacology practices -- 2. The importance of school personnel on the treatment team -- 3. Classifications of psychotropic medications -- 4. Child psychiatric disorders and psychotropic medications -- 5. Medication effectiveness and side effects -- 6. Conclusion -- App. 1. Common mental health medications for children -- App. 2. Event observation log -- App. 3. Letter to physician -- App. 4. Ranking problem behaviors -- App. 5. Proper handling procedures for medications for children -- App. 6. Medication initiation form -- App. 7. Authorization to administer medication -- App. 8. Monthly medication log -- App. 9. Medication contract -- App. 10. FDA black box warnings for antidepressants -- App. 11. Behavior observation form 1 : event recording -- App. 12. Behavior observation form 2 : duration recording -- App. 13. Behavior observation form 3 : total duration recording -- App. 14. Line graph 1 : less frequent behaviors |
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App. 15. Line graph 2 : more frequent behaviors and percentages -- App. 16. Side effects |
Summary |
"This primer is designed specifically for school psychologists and other members of the school-based treatment team, as well as child clinical psychologists. Concise yet comprehensive, the book provides vital information on psychotropic medications that are frequently prescribed to manage children's behavior and enhance learning and academic performance. Effective guidelines are outlined for monitoring medication use, documenting beneficial effects as well as adverse side effects, and facilitating collaboration among health care providers, teachers, and parents. Reproducible appendices are packed with tools for managing these essential tasks, all in a large-size format with lay-flat binding and permission to photocopy."--BOOK JACKET |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Pediatric psychopharmacology.
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Author |
Carpenter, Laura Arnstein.
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Simerly, Emily.
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LC no. |
2005001601 |
ISBN |
1593852029 |
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