Characteristics of emotional and behavioral disorders of children and youth /
James M. Kauffman.
- 8th ed.
- Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall, c2005.
- xx, 522 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 457-501) and indexes.
Definition: the nature of the problem -- Prevalence: the extent of the problem -- The history of the problem: development of the field and current issues -- Conceptual models: approaches to the problem -- Screening and classification -- Evaluation for instruction -- Biological factors -- Family factors -- School factors -- Cultural factors -- Attention and activity disorders -- Conduct disorder: overt aggression -- Conduct disorder: covert antisocial behavior -- Problem behaviors of adolescence: delinquency, substance abuse, and early sexual activity -- Anxiety and related disorders -- Depression and suicidal behavior -- Schizophrenia and pervasive developmental disorders -- A personal statement.
Special Education
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Behavior disorders in children. Emotional problems of children.