Emphasizes a practical, skill-based perspective, that considers the problems that are faced by researchers executing various tasks. This book uses illustrations from research and includes recommendations for training researchers in pediatric and clinical child psychology.
The text charts the early developmental stages in children's growing awareness and understanding of mind. More than 12,000 conversations by children between the ages of one and a half and six have been recorded, creating a picture of the first steps in the development of a theory of mind.
This workbook explores ways of nurturing resilience in different aspects of everyday life in school aged children. The authors show how to make thorough assessments and intervene in constructive ways. It focuses on areas such as home life, talents and interests, friendships and social competencies.
A comprehensive work on the nature, causes, assessment and treatment of child psychopathology. Balancing both theory and treatment, and relying primarily on the empirical literature, this updated edition incorporates both psychological and biological determinants and strategies.
This clearly written book provides teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct effective conferences with parents of children with disabilities.
Provides information about depression and depressive disorders in children and adolescents. This book gives parents the tools to identify when their child is troubled and how to go about finding the right help. It also includes information on psychological treatments, medications, and family relationships.