Evidence-Based Practice in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology

by Editor: Barbara A. Mowder (PhD, Dir. of Grad. Psych, Pace University, NY, NY ); Editor: Florence Rubinson (PhD, Program Head, School Psych Program, Brooklyn College, NY, NY ); Editor: Anastasia E. Yasik (PhD, Associate Professor, Pace University,

• ISBN13: 9780470483787
• ISBN10: 0470483784
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-07-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

An authoritative guide to evidence-based treatment of infants and young childrenEvidence-Based Practice in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology is the first handbook of its kind to consider the complete psychological needs of infants and young children, from birth to early childhood. With a focus on evidence-based practice, the book provides a balanced perspective of diverse and ethical practice with research and educational recommendations interwoven throughout.Comprehensive in scope, Evidence-Based Practice in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology is divided into four sections:Foundations provides the framework for considering psychological and educational service provisions for young children and their familiesAssessment and Intervention includes chapters on assessing infants, toddlers, preschoolers, parents and families, and bilingual and multicultural childrenEvidence-Based Practice addresses evidence-based treatmentsfor particular issues such as autism, ADHD, health impairments, and moreContemporary Issues examines current perspectives on issues such as childcare, neuropsychology, Response to Intervention (RTI) and violence prevention

Table of Contents

Preface

Foundations of Practice

Infant and Early Childhood Psychology

Professionals Working in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology

Multicultural Evidence-Based Early Childhood Practice

Evidence-Based Infant and Early Childhood Practice: Assessment and Intervention

Assessment of Infants and Toddlers

Assessment of Preschool Children

Neurodevelopmental Assessment

Parent Assessment and Intervention

Family Assessment and Intervention

Consultation

Play Therapy

Evidence-Based Practice with Young Children with Special Needs

Self Regulation

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Social-Emotional Issues

Aggression

Anxiety-and Depression in Early Childhood

Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Health-Impaired

Infant and Early Childhood Contemporary Issues

Psychopharmacology

Trauma

Violence Prevention

Child Care and Early Education

Response-to-Intervention

R.I.C.H. Applications

Current Status and Future Directions

Author Index

Subject Index.

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