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Author Wilmshurst, Linda.

Title Essentials of child psychopathology / Linda Wilmshurst
Published Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2005]
©2005

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 MELB  618.9289 Wil/Eoc  AVAILABLE
Description viii, 307 pages ; 22 cm
Series Essentials of behavioral science series
Essentials of behavioral science series.
Contents 1. Introduction to child psychopathology : development, theories, and influences -- 2. Issues in child psychopathology : ethical issues in research and practice and research methodology -- 3. Issues in clinical decision making : diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of childhood disorders -- 4. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- 5. Anxiety disorders -- 6. The mood disorders : depression and bipolar disorder -- 7. Somatoform disorders -- 8. Problems of conduct -- 9. Eating disorders -- 10. Substance-related disorders -- 11. Mental retardation and pervasive developmental disorders -- 12. Specific learning disabilities -- 13. Children and trauma : posttraumatic stress disorder -- 14. Children of diverse cultures -- App. A. Codes of ethical conduct -- App. B. References for assessment instruments and resources -- App. C. Individuals with disabilities education improvement act of 2004 (IDEA04)
Summary "Essentials of Child Psychopathology provides students and professionals with a comprehensive overview of critical conceptual issues in child and adolescent psychopathology. The text covers the major theories, assessment practices, issues, and trends in this important field. Author Linda Wilmshurst also includes chapters on specific disorders prevalent among this age group and covers special topics such as diversity, abuse, and divorce." "Essentials of Child Psychopathology is the only available resource to condense the wide-ranging topics of the field into a concise, accessible format for handy and quick reference. An excellent review guide. Essentials of Child Psychopathology is an invaluable tool for learning as well as a convenient reference for established mental health professionals."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Child psychopathology.
Mental Disorders.
Child.
Psychopathology.
Psychopathology -- methods.
LC no. 2004042294
ISBN 0471656240