Essentials of Child Psychopathology

318 Pages·2005·2.524 MB·English

by  Linda Wilmshurst

Essentials of Child Psychopathology
Essentials of Behavioral Science Series
Founding Editors, Alan S. Kaufman and Nadeen L. Kaufman
Essentials of Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
by Barry H. Cohen and R. Brooke Lea
Essentials of Psychological Testing
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Essentials of Research Design and Methodology
by Geoffrey Marczyk, David DeMatteo, and David Festinger
Essentials of Child Psychopathology
by Linda Wilmshurst
Essentials
of Child
Psychopathology
Linda Wilmshurst
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Wilmshurst, Linda.
Essentials of child psychopathology / Linda Wilmshurst.
p. ; cm. — (Essentials of behavioral science series)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-471-65624-0 (pbk.)
1. Child psychopathology. I. Title. II. Series.
[DNLM: 1. Mental Disorders—Child. 2. Psychopathology—methods—Child.
WS 350 W744e 2005]
RJ499.W463 2005
618.92′89—dc22
2004042294
Printed in the United States of America.
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CONTENTS
Series Preface vii
One Introduction to Child Psychopathology: Development,
Theories, and Influences 1
Two Issues in Child Psychopathology: Ethical Issues in
Researchand Practice and Research Methodology 22
Three Issues in Clinical Decision Making: Diagnosis,
Assessment,and Treatment of Childhood Disorders 38
Four Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD) 61
Five Anxiety Disorders 81
Six The Mood Disorders: Depression and Bipolar
Disorder 104
Seven Somatoform Disorders 122
Eight Problems of Conduct 138
Nine Eating Disorders 154
Ten Substance-Related Disorders 169
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Eleven Mental Retardation and Pervasive Developmental
Disorders 186
Twelve Specific Learning Disabilities 209
Thirteen Children and Trauma: Posttraumatic
Stress Disorder 222
Fourteen Children of Diverse Cultures 241
Appendix A Codes of Ethical Conduct 261
Appendix B References for Assessment Instruments and
Resources 263
Appendix C Individuals with Disabilities Education
ImprovementAct of 2004 (IDEA04) 265
References 269
Annotated Bibliography 295
Index 297
SERIES PREFACE
In the Essentials of Behavioral Science series, our goal is to provide readers with
books that will deliver key practical information in an efficient, accessible
style. The series features books on a variety of topics, such as statistics, psy-
chological testing, and research design and methodology, to name just a few. For
the experienced professional, books in the series offer a concise yet thorough re-
view of a specific area of expertise, including numerous tips for best practices.
Students can turn to series books for a clear and concise overview of the impor-
tant topics with which they must become proficient to practice skillfully, effi-
ciently, and ethically in their chosen fields.
Wherever feasible, visual cues highlighting key points are utilized alongside
systematic, step-by-step guidelines. Chapters are focused and succinct. Topics
are organized for an easy understanding of the essential material related to a par-
ticular topic. Theory and research are continually woven into the fabric of each
book, but always to enhance the practical application of the material, rather than
to sidetrack or overwhelm readers. With this series, we aim to challenge and as-
sist readers in the behavioral sciences to aspire to the highest level of compe-
tency by arming them with the tools they need for knowledgeable, informed
practice.
Essentials of Child Psychopathologyprovides an overview of child and adolescent
disorders that begins with a historical look at the evolution of the field of child
psychopathology. The introductory chapters focus on child and environmental
characteristics (family, school, economics, culture) that shape developmental path-
ways toward normal or deviant behaviors, and the role of theoretical perspec-
tives in guiding our understanding of the underlying processes. Current trends
and issues in the areas of professional ethics, research, assessment, diagnosis,
andtreatment are also addressed. Following a discussion of conceptual issues and
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trends in child psychopathology, the remaining ten chapters of the book focus on
the etiology, theory, assessment, and treatment of the major disorders and psy-
chosocial problems of childhood and adolescence.
Alan S. Kaufman, PhD, and Nadeen L. Kaufman, EdD, Founding Editors
Yale University School of Medicine
Essentials of Child Psychopathology