Main description:

This is the only text to address child and adolescent psychopathology from the viewpoint of the school psychologist. Integrating, comparing, and distinguishing DSM-5 diagnoses from IDEA disability classifications, it provides a comprehensive overview of mental health conditions in this population. This book addresses the impact of these conditions at school and at home, along with a description of practical, evidence-based educational and mental health interventions that can be implemented in school environments. It addresses the role of the school psychologist and details a variety of educational supports and school-based mental health services as they apply to specific conditions.This resource provides comprehensive coverage of school psychologists' responsibilities, including assessment, educational and skill-based interventions and supports, consulting with key stakeholders, and advocacy. Case studies address classification issues and varied approaches psychologists can use to support students. Chapters provide a variety of features to reinforce knowledge, including quick facts, discussion questions, and sources for additional resources. Instructor's ancillaries include instructor's manual, test questions, and mapping to NASP domains as well as PowerPoints and a test bank. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.

Key Features:

Provides a school psychological approach to addressing a full gamut of child/adolescent mental health problems at school and at home
Integrates, compares, and distinguishes DSM-5 diagnoses, IDEA disability classifications and other legal protections (i.e., Section 504) for each disorder
Covers the impact of various disorders on a child's ability to learn and function in the classroom
Addresses practical, evidence-based educational supports and school-based mental health services suited to specific disorders
Includes case studies addressing classification issues and delineating practical student supports

Contents:

Part 1: Addressing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Disorders in Schools
Chapter 1: Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Part 2: Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Chapter 2: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Chapter 3: Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 4: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Part 3: Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders
Chapter 5: Conduct Disorder
Chapter 6: Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Chapter 7: Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Part 4: Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 8: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Chapter 9: Separation Anxiety Disorder
Chapter 10: Social Anxiety Disorder
Chapter 11: Selective Mutism
Part 5: Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Mood Disorders
Chapter 12: Major Depressive Disorder
Chapter 13: Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Chapter 14: Persistent Depressive Disorder
Part 6: Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
Chapter 15: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Chapter 16: Hoarding Disorder
Part 7: Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
Chapter 17: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Chapter 18: Reactive Attachment Disorder
Chapter 19: Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder