Concern continues to ripple throughout society over the escalating incidents of youth violence and aggression. School professionals confront daily the challenges resulting from conduct disorders, which threaten to disrupt the learning process and compromise the well-being, security, and safety of students and faculty. With the ongoing emphasis on high-stakes academic testing, schools are struggling to pinpoint effective strategies and secure the resources needed to identify, assess, and treat students with conduct problems so that all children can succeed at school.
Identifying,...
Concern continues to ripple throughout society over the escalating incidents of youth violence and aggression. School professionals confront daily ...
As many as one in four children experiences problems with reading. Dyslexia, the most common learning disability leads to well-documented negative effects on school and, ultimately, adult success. Therefore, it is critical that school professionals provide early and effective assessment and intervention.
Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Dyslexia at School equips practitioners with in-depth understanding of the disorder and a wealth of practical information for meeting student needs. This volume:
Reviews up-to-date findings on dyslexia causes,...
As many as one in four children experiences problems with reading. Dyslexia, the most common learning disability leads to well-documented negative eff...
ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed childhood behavioral disorder. Moreover, many students receiving special education assistance are reported to have ADHD. Children with ADHD may experience significant school adjustment difficulties and achievement problems. Problem behaviors associated with attention deficits and hyperactivity often have a negative impact on the classroom, and, therefore, may compromise the learning environment for many, if not all, students. There is a critical need for school professionals to identify, assess, and treat students with ADHD.
Identifying,...
ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed childhood behavioral disorder. Moreover, many students receiving special education assistance are reported to h...
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among young people most notably in the form of forearm- or wrist-cutting occurs across cultural groups, social strata, and developmental stages, puzzling and repelling adults. Youth engaging in NSSI behaviors are at a higher risk for suicidality as well as other mental health and academic problems. And because NSSI is often first noticed in the school setting (as is the case with many children s disorders), school professionals are being encouraged to take a more proactive role in intervention.
The first book specifically geared toward education personnel,...
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among young people most notably in the form of forearm- or wrist-cutting occurs across cultural groups, social strat...
By itself or in combination with an affective disorder, early onset schizophrenia (EOS) - the onset of symptoms before 18 years of age - can create severe deficits in young people's academic performance, family and peer relationships, and even the ability to acquire new skills. The relative rarity of the condition, meanwhile, can leave school personnel unsure of how to meet - or even recognize - student needs.
"Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Early Onset Schizophrenia at School" emphasizes the importance of providing teachers and students alike with the support needed to enhance...
By itself or in combination with an affective disorder, early onset schizophrenia (EOS) - the onset of symptoms before 18 years of age - can create...
By age 16, significant one might even say alarming numbers of students are demonstrating signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Students with PTSD are more likely to develop a range of problems, from delinquent behavior to eating disorders to substance abuse to dropping out. For the school-based professional, the ability to recognize these symptoms and warning signs is essential.
Emphasizing prevention as well as intervention, Identifying, Assessing, and Treating PTSD at School clearly defines PTSD, explains its adverse affects on children s academic and social-emotional skills,...
By age 16, significant one might even say alarming numbers of students are demonstrating signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Students wi...
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among young people most notably in the form of forearm- or wrist-cutting occurs across cultural groups, social strata, and developmental stages, puzzling and repelling adults. Youth engaging in NSSI behaviors are at a higher risk for suicidality as well as other mental health and academic problems. And because NSSI is often first noticed in the school setting (as is the case with many children s disorders), school professionals are being encouraged to take a more proactive role in intervention.
The first book specifically geared toward education personnel,...
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among young people most notably in the form of forearm- or wrist-cutting occurs across cultural groups, social strat...
Concern continues to ripple throughout society over the escalating incidents of youth violence and aggression. School professionals confront daily the challenges resulting from conduct disorders, which threaten to disrupt the learning process and compromise the well-being, security, and safety of students and faculty. With the ongoing emphasis on high-stakes academic testing, schools are struggling to pinpoint effective strategies and secure the resources needed to identify, assess, and treat students with conduct problems so that all children can succeed at school.
Identifying,...
Concern continues to ripple throughout society over the escalating incidents of youth violence and aggression. School professionals confront daily ...
As many as one in four children experiences problems with reading. Dyslexia, the most common learning disability leads to well-documented negative effects on school and, ultimately, adult success. Therefore, it is critical that school professionals provide early and effective assessment and intervention.
Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Dyslexia at School equips practitioners with in-depth understanding of the disorder and a wealth of practical information for meeting student needs. This volume:
Reviews up-to-date findings on dyslexia causes,...
As many as one in four children experiences problems with reading. Dyslexia, the most common learning disability leads to well-documented negative eff...
This book presents child and education practitioners with an evidence-based framework for accurate identification, assessment and intervention of bipolar disorder. Includes concise statistics of key research findings and valuable guidance on how to apply them.
This book presents child and education practitioners with an evidence-based framework for accurate identification, assessment and intervention of bipo...
