Emotional and Behavioral Problems of Young Children: Effective Interventions in the Preschool and Kindergarten Years

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Guilford Press, Mar 28, 2003 - Psychology - 176 pages
This indispensable book provides hands-on tools and resources for addressing common emotional and behavioral problems in preschool and kindergarten-age children. The focus is on evidence-based interventions that are practical and effective, and that help prevent the development of more serious difficulties later on. The clinician is taken step by step through managing everything from toileting, eating, and sleep problems to externalizing disorders, internalizing disorders, and the effects of physical or sexual abuse. A variety of assessment methods are demonstrated and guidelines provided for planning and implementing a range of home- and school-based interventions. Conveniently designed in a large-size format for ease of photocopying, the volume contains over 30 reproducible parent handouts and other clinical tools. Key Features *Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for success in later years *Includes practical interventions for use with parents *Many reproducible handouts and tools are provided Photocopy Rights The Publisher grants individual book purchasers nonassignable permission to reproduce selected materials in this book for professional use. For details and limitations, see copyright page.
 

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Contents

Introduction to Behavioral Social and Emotional Problems of Young Children
xiii
Internalizing Problems
2
Other Problems
4
Abuse and Neglect
5
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
6
Summary of Problems
8
Stability of Behavior Problems
11
Predictors of Problems
12
Social Skills Interventions
78
PreventionEarly Intervention Programs
80
Chapter Summary
83
Treatment of Internalizing Problems
84
Specific Phobia
86
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
87
Specific Phobia
88
Separation Anxiety Including Early School or Daycare Refusal
98

Predictors of Internalizing Problems
15
Chapter SummaryPurpose of Book
16
Assessment of Mental Health Issues in Preschool and Kindergarten Children
17
Interviews with Parents and Teachers
18
TeacherDaycare Worker Interviews
26
Interviews with Young Children
27
Rapport BuildingInitial Information Gathering
28
Context of the Interview
30
Mental Status Examination
32
Rating Scales
33
Behavior Assessment System for Children
34
Conners Rating Scales
35
Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales
36
Social Skills Rating System
37
ADHDSymptoms Rating Scale
38
Limitations of Rating Scales
39
Defining Observable Behaviors
40
Formal Observations
47
Treatment of ExternalizingActingOut Problems
48
Parent Training as an Intervention for Externalizing Problems
49
Initial Considerations
50
Conducting Parent Training
51
Group Parent Training
72
Preschool and KindergartenBased Behavioral Intervention Programs
73
Selective Mutism
103
Overview of Depressive Symptoms
105
Prevention of Childhood Depression
106
Chapter Summary
111
Managing and Preventing Everyday Problems
112
Enuresis
114
Encopresis
123
FeedingEating Problems and Interventions
128
Pica
132
Sleep Problems
133
Problems Initiating Sleep
134
Arousal Disorders
141
Chapter Summary
144
Working with Young Children Who Have Been Abused
145
Effects of Child Abuse
146
Physical Effects
147
Interventions for Young Children Who Have Been Abused
150
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
154
Prevention Methods for Parents and Teachers
156
Chapter Summary
158
References
159
Index
171
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TitleEmotional and Behavioral Problems of Young Children: Effective Interventions in the Preschool and Kindergarten Years
Guilford practical intervention in the schools series
AuthorsGretchen A. Gimpel, Gretchen Gimpel Peacock, Melissa L. Holland
Editionillustrated
PublisherGuilford Press, 2003
ISBN1572308613, 9781572308619
Length176 pages
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Education / Behavioral Management
Education / Educational Psychology
Psychology / Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent
  
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