Full Description
This book provides an abundance of 'real life' cases which demonstrate methods in assessing and treating a wide spectrum of child and adolescent psychopathologies in a variety of settings. The case-formulation approach is featured throughout, with a focus on biological, psychodynamic, behavioural, cognitive and family-systems frameworks. The cases provide an opportunity for students to apply and practice new knowledge and skills in the manner of a practicing clinician. The book features current trends in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and research. It is an ideal hands-on resource for a child and adolescent psychopathology course.
Contents
Preface
About the Author
1. Introduction: Understanding the Complexities of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Terry Hogan: The Avoidance Trap
Developing a case of formulation
Jeremy Jones: Mommy and Me and Grandma Makes Three
Developing an Intervention Plan
Neesha Wilson: Phoenix Rising
Risks, Protective Factors and Psychological Well-Being
2. Introduction to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
a. Problems of Attention and Specific Learning Disorders
Colby Tyler: Attention Problems or Distracted by Life?
(14 years old) ADHD; gifted; divorce
Thomas McLearn: "Read me a story"
(10 years old) Dyslexia
Sandy Smith: Marching to the Tune of a Different Drummer
(8 years old) Nonverbal learning disability
b. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability
Dylan Bach: The World According to Dylan
(6 years old) Mild variant of ASD
Arthur Watson: Won't or Can't; a Case of Mistaken Identity
(15 years old) Intellectual disability; parent denial; academic and behavior problems
Brian Williams: My Name Is Williams, Too
(10 years old) Williams syndrome
Bradley Hunter: Not Yet Diagnosed
(5 years old) Neurodevelopmental symptoms
3. Introduction to Behavioral Disorders
Scott Michaels: Boys Will Be Boys?
(9 years old) Oppositional defiant disorder; ADHD
Tyrone Wilson: The Gang's All Here
(15 years old) Neesha's brother; multifinality; learning and behavior problems; gang activity, forensic assessments; fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
4. Introduction to Anxiety and Compulsive Disorders
Winnie Kent: Silence Is Not Golden
(5 years old) Separation anxiety disorder; selective mutism
Shirley Yong: Worried to Perfection
(11 years old) General anxiety disorder; depression, relational aggression; cultural conflict
Jordan Neeson: Let Me Count the Ways
(9 years old) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
5. Introduction to Problems of Mood: Depression & Bipolar Disorder
David Steele: Hopelessness and Despair
(17 years old) Adolescent depression; suicidal ideation
Matthew Morgan: Out of Control and In Control
(9 years old) Childhood-onset bipolar disorder/ mood dysregulation disorder?
Jenny Sloan: The All-American Girl
(16 years old) Bipolar disorder; suicide attempt
6. Introduction to Later Onset Disorders: Eating Disorders & Substance Use
Alex Bishop: The Slippery Slope
(15 years old) Substance use; multidimensional family therapy (MDFT)
Sarah Burke: Food for Thought
(16 years old) Disordered eating and eating disorders
7. Introduction to Traumatic, Self-Injurious and Stress Related Disorders
Juan Hernendez: The Crash
(16 years old) Posttraumatic stress disorder; survivor guilt
Tori Benson: Skin Deep; Cutting Through the Pain
(16 years old) Self-mutilation; borderline personality disorder?
Jason Coleman: Disconnected Connections
(16 years old) Conduct disorder; reactive attachment disorder; traumatic childhood
Ericka White: Not Yet Diagnosed
(10 years old) Not yet diagnosed
APPENDIX A: Supplemental Case Information
APPENDIX B: Systems of Classification
APPENDIX C: Guidelines to the Interpretation of Test Scores and Assessment Information
Index
