Behavioural Approaches to Problems in Childhood

ISBN-13: 9781898683124 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 172 str.

Patricia Howlin;Mac Keith Press

Opis

This is a practical guide to the value of behavioral techniques in the treatment of children with various disorders including hyperactivity, conduct problems, autism, and communication difficulties. Written by an international group of experts, this resource will provide practitioners in the field with a clear picture of the value of behavioral methodology. It also stresses the necessary assessment and evaluation procedures required in order to implement the techniques appropriately.

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Conduct disorders; 3. Hyperactivity and attention deficit disorders; 4. Autism; 5. Learning disabilities; 6. Communication and language disorders; 7. Sensory difficulties; 8. Developmental problems; 9. Cerebral palsy.

Blurb

This is a very practical book on the value of behavioural techniques in the treatment of children with various disorders including hyperactivity, conduct problems, autism and communication difficulties. Written by an international group of experts, it will provide practitioners in the field with a clear picture of the value of behavioural methodology. It also stresses the necessary assessment and evaluation procedures required in order to implement the techniques appropriately.