Aggressive and Defiant Behavior : The Latest Assessment and Treatment Strategies for the Conduct Disorders

by Eddy, J. Mark

• ISBN13: 9781887537155
• ISBN10: 1887537155
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

Aggressive and Defiant Behavior joins the series of time-saving books from Compact Clinicals. In clear, concise language, these books provide professionals with up-to-date assessment and treatment information for various mental disorders. Each book condenses pertinent treatment approaches and relevant examples in a format designed for quick review and easy use. Book jacket.

Author Biography

J. Mark Eddy, Ph.D. is a research scientist at the Oregon Social Learning Center, the internationally recognized center for the prevention and treatment of Behavior Disorders.

Table of Contents

Overview of the Conduct Disorders
What Are the Conduct Disorders?	1	(1)
How Common are the Conduct Disorders?	2	(1)
What is the Prognosis for those with a Conduct Disorder?	3	(3)
Diagnosing the Conduct Disorders
What Criteria are Used to Diagnose the Conduct Disorders?	6	(3)
Figure 2.1-DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria	7	(2)
Diagnostic Clarifying Information	9	(2)
Clinical Significance	9	(1)
Specific Criteria	9	(1)
Early and Late Subtypes	10	(1)
Using the Discipline Behavior Disorders-NOS Diagnosis	10	(1)
How do Children with CD Present During Initial Office Evaluations?	11	(1)
How Can Clinicians Develop an Assessment Strategy?	12	(13)
Developing an Assessment Strategy	12	(1)
Implementing the Assessment Strategy	13	(1)
Handling the Initial Call	13	(1)
Collecting Behavioral Rating Scales	14	(1)
Conducting the Intake Interview	15	(3)
Utilizing Other Assessment Methods	18	(5)
Presenting Assessment Results	23	(2)
What Other Disorders Commonly Occur with Conduct Disorders?	25	(4)
Co-occurring Disorders	25	(4)
Treating the Conduct Disorders
What are the Environmentally Based Approaches to Treating the Conduct Disorders?	29	(31)
What is the Behavioral Therapy Approach to Treating the Conduct Disorders?	30	(1)
Parent Training	31	(9)
School Based Programs (CLASS and RECESS)	40	(2)
Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care	42	(2)
What is the Cognitive Therapy Approach to Treating the Conduct Disorders?	44	(2)
What Treatment Methods Are Used With the Cognitive Approach?	46	(1)
What is the Effectiveness of Cognitive Therapy?	46	(2)
What is the Family Therapy Approach to Treating the Conduct Disorders?	48	(1)
Functional Family Therapy	49	(1)
What is the Effectiveness of Functional Family Therapy?	50	(1)
Multisystemic Treatment	51	(1)
What is the Effectiveness of Multisystemic Treatment?	52	(1)
What is the Group Therapy Approach to Treating the Conduct Disorders?	53	(1)
Community Center Based Group Treatment	53	(1)
What is the Effectiveness of Community Center Based Treatment?	54	(1)
Day Camp Based group Treatment	55	(1)
What is the Effectiveness of Day Camp Based Group Treatment?	56	(1)
What is the Psychodynamic Approach to Treating the Conduct Disorders?	57	(1)
What Treatment Methods are Used with the Psychodynamic Approach?	57	(2)
What is the Effectiveness of the Psychodynamic Approach?	59	(1)
What are the Biological Influences and Treatments for the Conduct Disorders?	60	(11)
How are Medications Used to Treat the Conduct Disorders?	61	(1)
The Stimulants	61	(3)
Figure 3.1: Psychotropic Medications Used to Manage Conduct Disorder and Related Symptoms	64	(4)
What is the Effectiveness of Medication Therapy?	68	(1)
Figure 3.2: Evidence for Short-term/Long-term Treatment Effectiveness	69	(2)
Appendix: For the Clinician's Bookshelf: Recommended Resources	71	(4)
Glossary	75	(2)
Bibliography	77	(10)
Index	87