Given the comprehensiveness of this groundbreaking volume in reviewing conceptual, methodological, and research advances on early identification, diagnosis, and clinical assessment of disorders in this young age group, it will be an ideal resource for teachers, researchers, and a wide variety clinicians including child psychologists, child psychiatrists, early intervention providers, early special educators, social workers, family physicians, and pediatricians. Each author presents state-of-the-art information on scientifically valid, developmentally based clinical assessments and makes recommendations based on the integration of developmental theory, empirical findings, and clinical experience.Ĭhapters further highlight the importance of incorporating contextual factors such as parent-child relationship functioning and cultural background into the assessment process to increase the validity of findings.
Author by: Rebecca DelCarmen-Wiggins Language: en Publisher by: Oxford University Press, USA Format Available: PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read: 31 Total Download: 142 File Size: 43,5 Mb Description: The Handbook of Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Mental Health Assessment brings together, for the first time, leading clinical researchers to provide empirically based recommendations for assessment of social-emotional and behavior problems and disorders in the earliest years. Case studies illustrate real-life patient scenarios and help hone your clinical reasoning skills. Convenient A-Z organization and pocket-sized format help you locate diagnosis-specific information quickly in busy practice settings. Intervention strategies are highlighted through the text for fast, easy reference when planning treatment. Evidence-based evaluation and intervention content on over 80 common pediatric diagnoses helps you make sound clinical decisions supported by documented research. Information is presented in a consistent format for easy reference and complies with the OT Practice Framework to help you ensure the most effective therapeutic outcomes.
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