Child and Adolescent Psychopathology for School Psychology - by Terry Diamanduros & P Tysinger & Jeffrey Tysinger & Pamela Fenning (Paperback)

About the Book

"Child and Adolescent Psychopathology for School Psychology: A Practical Approach is designed as a textbook for school psychology graduate students enrolled in child and adolescent psychopathology courses. This textbook provides a comprehensive view of mental health disorders in children and adolescents that incorporates a school psychological approach in addressing issues related to diagnosis based on criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: Fifth Edition (DSM-5) and educational disability determination under the federal legislation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. It also examines culturally-related issues associated with specific disorders and the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of youth with mental health conditions. Implications for school psychologists and ways in which they can have a pivotal role in helping schools meet the mental health and learning needs of children and adolescents are addressed. Furthermore, evidence-based educational and mental health supports and interventions applicable to schools are offered. In this preface, we provide information on a) the overall goal of this textbook and our reasons for developing it, b) tools created to support school psychology graduate students' learning of the content covered in the chapters, c) instructor resources, d) the intended audience, and e) content covered in the major sections of the textbook"--

Book Synopsis

This is the only text to address child and adolescent psychopathology from the viewpoint of the school psychologist. Integrating, comparing, and distinguishing DSM-5 diagnoses from IDEA disability classifications, it provides a comprehensive overview of mental health conditions in this population. This book addresses the impact of these conditions at school and at home, along with a description of practical, evidence-based educational and mental health interventions that can be implemented in school environments. It addresses the role of the school psychologist and details a variety of educational supports and school-based mental health services as they apply to specific conditions.

This resource provides comprehensive coverage of school psychologists' responsibilities, including assessment, educational and skill-based interventions and supports, consulting with key stakeholders, and advocacy. Case studies address classification issues and varied approaches psychologists can use to support students. Chapters provide a variety of features to reinforce knowledge, including quick facts, discussion questions, and sources for additional resources. Instructor's ancillaries include instructor's manual, test questions, and mapping to NASP domains as well as PowerPoints and a test bank. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.

Key Features:

• Provides a school psychological approach to addressing a full gamut of child/adolescent mental health problems at school and at home
• Integrates, compares, and distinguishes DSM-5 diagnoses, IDEA disability classifications and other legal protections (i.e., Section 504) for each disorder
• Covers the impact of various disorders on a child's ability to learn and function in the classroom
• Addresses practical, evidence-based educational supports and school-based mental health services suited to specific disorders
• Includes case studies addressing classification issues and delineating practical student supports