Description |
1 online resource |
Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of illustrations; Author affiliations; Introduction; 1. Epidemiology and Nosology of Preschool Anxiety Disorders; Overview; Phenomenology of Anxiety Disorders; Assessment of Preschool Anxiety; Rates of Preschool Anxiety Disorders; Comorbidity; Stability; Cultural Considerations; Challenges in the Assessment of Preschool Anxiety; Summary and Recommendations; References; 2. Preschool Anxiety: Risk and Protective Factors; Defining Risk and Protective Factors; Genetic Risk; Temperamental Risk: Behavioral Inhibition |
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Anxiety Symptoms in ToddlersInformation Processing in Young Children; Parenting Behavior; Exposure to Trauma; Protective Factors; Conclusions; References; 3. Normative Fears in Preschool-Aged Children; Normative Fears: Developmental Trends and Considerations; Assessment of Normative Fears; Specific Fears; Normative Worry and Rituals; Factors that Influence the Development of Problematic Fear; Demographic Variations; Treatment and Early Intervention -- Information for Parents, Educators, and Practitioners; Summary; References |
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4. Assessment of Fear and Anxiety in Preschool Children: Parent and Teacher ReportIntroduction; The Purpose of the Assessment and Practical Considerations; Collecting Information for the Case Formulation; Data from Different Informants; Evidence-based Measures/Psychometric Criteria -- What Do We Look for?; Diagnostic Interviews; Assessing Specific Types of Anxiety; Assessing Anxiety in Sub-populations; Assessment of Impairment; Assessment of Behavioral Inhibition; Discussion; References; 5. Assessment of Fear and Anxiety in Preschool Children: Selfreport and Observational Measures |
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IntroductionObservational Measures; Self-report Instruments; Conclusion; References; 6. The Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Preschool-Aged Children; Separation Anxiety Disorder; Specific Phobia; Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD); Social Phobia; Treatment; The Effectiveness of Anxiety Treatment Programs; Modifications and Challenges in Working with Preschoolers; Specific Intervention Strategies: Fun FRIENDS as an Example; Summary and Future Directions; Appendix A Fun FRIENDS Group Process Issues; Appendix B Resource List; References |
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7. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Preschool-Aged ChildrenPhenomenology; Assessment; Treatment; Intervention Components; Empirical Support for CBFT in very young children; Challenges Unique to this Population; Summary of Recommendations and Resource List; Note; References; 8. Trauma and PTSD in Preschool-Aged Children; Definition of Trauma; Epidemiology of Trauma Exposure in Young Children; Overview of Symptoms and Disorders in Young Children Following Traumatic Events; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Assessment; Treatment; Outlook and Challenges; References |
Summary |
Anxiety in Preschool Children provides a comprehensive, integrated, and scientifically current resource for both clinicians and researchers who work with or encounter anxiety in preschool-aged children. With a focus on organizing and consolidating the most current research, this informative new volume offers an assortment of practical interventions and evidence-based strategies for assessment, treatment, and prevention that are tailored to preschool-aged children. This groundbreaking volume will prove to be an invaluable resource for anyone working with this unique patient population, from parents to practitioners |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Brian Fisak is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida and a licensed psychologist. His primary research and clinical interests are in the areas of anxiety disorders, prevention, and evidence-based interventions. He has an active research program in these areas and is the author of over 25 peer-reviewed publications. Paula Barrett is internationally recognized as a prominent scholar and groundbreaking researcher in the field of child psychology. Paula has a distinguished international reputation as a keynote presenter, and has been published widely in the area of prevention and treatment of anxiety and depression, and the promotion of resilience through the evidence-based FRIENDS programs |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed March 12, 2019) |
Subject |
Anxiety in children.
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Child psychology.
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Anxiety disorders.
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Preschool children.
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Anxiety
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Anxiety Disorders
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Child, Preschool
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MEDICAL -- Gynecology & Obstetrics.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- General.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Developmental -- Child.
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Preschool children.
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Anxiety disorders.
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Anxiety in children.
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Child psychology.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Fisak, Brian, editor
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Barrett, Paula M., editor.
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LC no. |
2021761486 |
ISBN |
9781315213828 |
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1315213826 |
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9781351819749 |
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1351819747 |
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9781351819756 |
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1351819755 |
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9781351819732 |
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1351819739 |
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