Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth: International Edition, May/2012

For courses in Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.

This best-selling text has a long-standing reputation for trusted research, a teacher-focused presentation, and clear explanations of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD).

Streamlined in this edition, the text examines the background of EBD, the origins of disordered behaviors, types of disorders, and the procedures and problems associated with assessment. Taking an educator focus, the text offers a coherent conceptualization of the problems that students with EBD encounter and the common challenges for their teachers. It launches readers into self-questioning and prompts them to think critically about behavior and its contexts. This edition includes over 150 new references, a unified chapter on assessment, a new emphasis on teaching social skills and a separately available companion casebook filled with cases and interviews from teachers in the field.

New to this Edition

A streamlined four-part format reorganizes material to focus on a Point of Departure (Part I); Possible Causes (Part II); Types of Disordered Behavior (Part III) and Assessment (Part IV).
A unified chapter on assessment (Chapter 15) offers a simpler and more useful approach to the topic.
A new emphasis on teaching social skills (Part III) presents specific targets of assessment and intervention for specific disorders.
Over 150 new or updated references highlight the most current research findings and establish support for the recommendations found throughout the text.
New tables and figures capture current issues and trends and include some expository material which elaborates on the visuals.