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Effects of Parental Incarceration on Children
By Murray, Joseph; Bijleveld, Catrien C.J.H.; Farrington, David; Loeber, Rolf
This volume uses state-of-the-art research methods to illuminate a social issue of urgent concern: the impact of parental incarceration on child development. Clinical, policy, and research implications are fully explored.
Copyright: 2014 | Hardcover
Parenting Coordination in Postseparation Disputes
Edited by Higuchi, Shirley Ann
Parenting coordination is a collaborative effort between psychologists and legal professionals that helps divorcing parents avoid further litigation while working together in the best interests of their child. This one-stop text contains all the information legal and mental health providers need to manage high-conflict custody disputes outside of the courts.
Copyright: 2014 | Hardcover
Parenting Children With ADHD, Second Edition
By Monastra, Vincent J.
An indispensable guide for caregivers of children with ADHD, covering the latest medical, nutritional, educational, and psychological research.
Copyright: 2014 | Paperback
Edited by Wilkinson, Lee A.
This book offers practical, research-based information on the challenges facing educators and schools in identifying and delivering services to students with autism spectrum disorder.
Copyright: 2014 | Hardcover
Assessing Bilingual Children in Context
Edited by Clinton, Amanda
This book explores the interplay between factors impacting English language learners and considers implications for assessment. It advocates for an integrated assessment of bilingual children that considers multiple influences.
Copyright: 2014 | Hardcover
Educational Evaluations of Children With Special Needs
By Breiger, David; Bishop, Kristen; Benjamin, G. Andrew H.
This book is a step-by-step guide describing how to perform an independent educational evaluation for children with special needs. Chapters provide crucial suggestions for how to navigate conflict between parents and school officials.
Copyright: 2014 | Hardcover
Attachment-Based Family Therapy for Depressed Adolescents
By Diamond, Guy; Diamond, Gary M.; Levy, Suzanne A.
This book describes clinical strategies for therapists, as well as the theoretical basis of the approach and the evidence base that supports it. ABFT initially focuses on repairing or strengthening attachment and then turns to promoting adolescent autonomy.
Copyright: 2014 | Paperback
By Russ, Sandra W.
Sandra W. Russ reviews the theory and research on pretend play and creativity, arguing that pretend play in childhood provides a foundation for adult creativity.
Copyright: 2014 | Hardcover
Families of Children With Developmental Disabilities
By Carroll, David W.
This book synthesizes research from a wide variety of disciplines to help developmental and family psychologists support families of children with disabilities and address the many challenges and stressors that these families face.
Copyright: 2013 | Hardcover
By Cook-Cottone, Catherine P.; Tribole, Evelyn; Tylka, Tracy L.
This book provides a conceptual model and evidence-based school interventions for understanding obesity and eating disordered behaviors. It advocates for body acceptance and intuitive eating based on awareness of the body’s hunger and satiety cues.
Copyright: 2013 | Hardcover
