Characteristics of emotional and behavioral disorders of children and youth / [electronic resource] James M. Kauffman.
Material type: TextPublication details: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Merrill, c1997.Edition: 6th edDescription: xii, 612 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:- 0135159741 (case)
- 9780135159743 (case)
- 618.92/89/002437 20
- RJ506.B44 K38 1997
Includes bibliographical references (p. 532-587) and indexes.
pt. 1. The problem and its history. Definition : the nature of the problem -- Prevalence : the extent of the problem -- The history of the problem : development of the field -- Conceptual models : approaches to the problem -- pt. 2. Assessment. Screening and classification -- Evaluation for instruction -- pt. 3. Causal factors. Biological factors -- Family factors -- School factors -- Cultural factors -- pt. 4. Facts of disordered behavior. Attention and activity disorders -- Conduct disorder : overt -- Conduct disorder : covert antisocial behavior -- Delinquency, substance abuse, and early sexual activity -- Anxiety and related disorders -- Depression and suicidal behavior -- Schizophrenia and pervasive developmental disorders -- pt. 5. Implications : a beginning point. A personal statement.
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