Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth (10e)

For courses in Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.

This best-selling text has a long-standing reputation for trusted research, a teacher-focused presentation, and clear explanations of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD).

Streamlined in this edition, the text examines the background of EBD, the origins of disordered behaviors, types of disorders, and the procedures and problems associated with assessment. Taking an educator focus, the text offers a coherent conceptualization of the problems that students with EBD encounter and the common challenges for their teachers. It launches readers into self-questioning and prompts them to think critically about behavior and its contexts. This edition includes over 150 new references, a unified chapter on assessment, a new emphasis on teaching social skills and a separately available companion casebook filled with cases and interviews from teachers in the field. 

• A streamlined four-part format reorganizes material to focus on a Point of Departure (Part I); Possible Causes (Part II); Types of Disordered Behavior (Part III) and Assessment (Part IV).
• A unified chapter on assessment (Chapter 15) offers a simpler and more useful approach to the topic.
• A new emphasis on teaching social skills (Part III) presents specific targets of assessment and intervention for specific disorders.
• Over 150 new or updated references highlight the most current research findings and establish support for the recommendations found throughout the text.
• New tables and figures capture current issues and trends and include some expository material which elaborates on the visuals.

• Offers a trusted look at the characteristics of emotional and behavioraldisorders using engaging writing, solid organization, and feedback from thousands of adopters.
• Organizes material around major concepts not theoretical models or psychiatric classifications so readers understand the background of EBD, the origins of disordered behaviors, types of disorders, and the procedures and problems associated with assessment.
• Uses a single, consistent, and thoroughly explained conceptual model throughout  which is introduced in Chapter 4.
• Presents a teacher focus by outlining characteristics of EBD and supporting descriptions with classroom-focused Case Studies and stories of Personal Reflection.
• Urges readers to engage in critical analysis through end of chapter Questions for Further Reflection.
• Introduces each chapter with questions that focus the reader on the current topic.