WAIMH Handbook of Infant Mental Health, Early Intervention, Evaluation, and Assessment

by Osofsky, Joy D.; Fitzgerald, Hiram E.

• ISBN13: 9780471189442
• ISBN10: 0471189448
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-12-28
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Keynote: This 4-volume set offers comprehensive coverage of children's psychological development during the critical early years of life. Infancy-which is defined as the period from birth to 18 months of age-is the single most critical stage in cognitive and socioemotional development. The comprehensive WAIMH Handbook of Infant Mental Health offers the first thorough interdisciplinary analysis of the biopsychosocial factors that impact normal and abnormal infant mental development. Assembled under the auspices of the leading international organization in infant development-the World Association of Infant Mental Health-this ground-breaking four-volume reference offers a state-of-the-art overview of the field by the world's leading researchers, clinicians, and scholars.

Author Biography

Joy D. Osofsky is the editor of WAIMH Handbook of Infant Mental Health, Volume 2, Early Intervention, Evaluation, and Assessment, published by Wiley.

Hiram E. Fitzgerald is Associate Provost for University Outreach and Engagement, University Distinguished Professor of Psychology, and Adjunct Professor in Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xv
Yvon Gauthier
Preface	xix
Joy D. Osofsky
Hiram E. Fitzgerald
Toward a Theory of Early Relationship-Based Intervention	1	(32)
Robert N. Emde
John Korfmacher
Lorraine F. Kubicek
Introduction	4	(1)
Assumptions	4	(2)
Developmental Motives, the Caregiving Relationship, and Intervention	6	(3)
Enhancing Adaptive Processes in Caregiving Interactions and Routines	9	(6)
Emotional Availability and the Role of the Interventionist in a Network of Relationships	15	(3)
Evaluation of Infant Mental Health Programs	18	(5)
Conclusion: A Need for Theory in an Increasingly Active Field	23	(1)
References	24	(9)
Relationships for Growth: Cultivating Reflective Practice in Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Programs	33	(48)
Linda Gilkerson
Rebecca Shahmoon-Shanok
Introduction	37	(4)
Voices from the Field	41	(7)
Reflective Supervision	48	(15)
On the Way to Reflective Practice: Making It Happen	63	(11)
Reflection with Families	74	(1)
Conclusion	75	(1)
Notes	76	(1)
References	76	(5)
The Assessment of Infants and Toddlers with Medical Conditions and Their Families	81	(38)
Klaus Minde
Introduction	84	(1)
General Principles of Early Development	85	(1)
The Effects of Medical Illnesses on Development and Behavior	86	(7)
The Socioemotional Assessment of Medically Compromised Infants and Their Families	93	(6)
Standardized Assessment Measures in Infancy	99	(8)
The Parent-Child Relational Assessment	107	(3)
Assessment of Parenting Skills	110	(2)
Conclusion	112	(1)
References	112	(7)
Infant Mental Health Assessment through Careful Observation and Listening: Unique Training Approaches	119	(38)
Deborah J. Weatherston
Introduction	124	(1)
A Training Legacy: Selma Fraiberg	125	(6)
Assessment Through Observation	131	(11)
The Art of Questioning and Listening: Continuing the Assessment Process	142	(3)
Identification of Risks	145	(3)
Assessment within the Context of Careful Supervision	148	(1)
Assessment through Observation: A Clinical Example	149	(3)
Conclusion	152	(1)
References	152	(5)
Preventive Infant Mental Health: Uses of the Brazelton Scale	157	(46)
J. Kevin Nugent
T. Berry Brazelton
Introduction	160	(1)
Newborn Behavior and Development	161	(4)
Preventative Intervention in the Perinatal Period	165	(2)
The Brazelton Scale	167	(6)
The BNBAS as a Form of Intervention: Empirical Evidence	173	(6)
Therapeutic Principles Governing the Use of the BNBAS in Clinical Settings	179	(10)
Conclusion	189	(2)
References	191	(12)
The Assessment and Diagnosis of Infant Disorders: Developmental Level, Individual Differences, and Relationship-Based Interactions	203	(36)
Stanley I. Greenspan
Serena Wieder
Introduction	207	(1)
The Basic Model	207	(4)
The Process of Clinical Assessment	211	(6)
Developmental Diagnoses	217	(2)
Symptom-Oriented and Phenomenologically-Based Diagnoses	219	(5)
Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Relating and Communicating	224	(13)
Conclusion	237	(1)
References	237	(2)
Clinical Assessment of Infant Psychopathology Challenges and Methods	239	(32)
Maria Cordeiro
Introduction	242	(1)
Challenges	243	(12)
Methods	255	(10)
References	265	(6)
Evaluating Mother-Infant Psychotherapies: ``Bridging the Gap'' between Clinicians and Researchers	271	(42)
Bertrand Cramer
Christiane Robert-Tissot
Introduction	275	(1)
Difficulties in Assessing Psychotherapies	275	(2)
Therapies of Early Childhood Pathologies	277	(7)
Outcome Study	284	(4)
Results of the Outcome Study	288	(2)
Process Study	290	(7)
Clinicians and Researchers Working Together: How to Avoid Divorce	297	(7)
Conclusion	304	(1)
Notes	305	(1)
Appendix 1: Description of the Two Treatment Modalities (AB form) (Robert-Tissot & Cramer, 1998)	305	(1)
Appendix 2: Indication Criteria Questionnaire (Bachmann & Robert-Tissot, 1992)	306	(1)
References	307	(6)
Advanced Training in Infant Mental Health: A Multidisciplinary Perspective	313	(22)
Karen A. Frankel
Robert J. Harmon
Introduction	316	(1)
History	316	(3)
Current Programs	319	(10)
Conclusion	329	(1)
References	330	(5)
Assessing the Risks and Strengths of Infants and Families in Community-Based Programs	335	(42)
Sarah Landy
Introduction	338	(2)
Community-Based Programs	340	(3)
Assessment in Community-Based Programs	343	(5)
Measures of Risk and Protective Factors	348	(6)
Using Assessment in a Community-Based Setting	354	(12)
Conclusion	366	(2)
References	368	(9)
Training Mental Health and Other Professionals in Infant Mental Health: Conversations with Trainees	377	(26)
Jeree H. Pawl
Maria St. John
Judith H. Pekarsky
Introduction	380	(1)
The Challenges of Working with Infants and Parents	380	(1)
Training Goals: What We Most Want People to Learn	381	(4)
Home Visiting	385	(4)
The Structure of the Infant-Parent Program	389	(9)
References	398	(5)
Intervention-Centered Assessment: Opportunity for Early and Preventive Intervention	403	(38)
Jean M. Thomas
Anne Benham
Karen A. Guskin
Introduction	407	(1)
Transactional Biopsychosocial Model of Development	408	(3)
Creating a Family-Centered Assessment Process	411	(2)
Family Interview	413	(4)
Clinical Observation	417	(9)
Questionnaires and Standardized Instruments	426	(2)
Ongoing Mutual Formulation and Diagnosis	428	(3)
Treatment Planning with the Family	431	(4)
Conclusion	435	(1)
References	436	(5)
Observation, Reflection, and Understanding: The Importance of Play in Clinical Assessment of Infants and Their Families	441	(36)
Elizabeth Tuters
Sally Doulis
Rationale	445	(1)
Policy	445	(1)
Philosophy	445	(1)
Ways of Thinking: Implications for Technique	446	(1)
Observation as a Model of Training	447	(2)
Application of Method and Observation to Clinical Team Observation	449	(1)
Assessment of Mother and Father	450	(1)
The Clinical Team: The Potential Space	451	(1)
Summary: Process of Assessment and Evaluation	452	(1)
Case Illustrations	453	(1)
Case Study 1	453	(5)
Case Study 2	458	(3)
Case Study 3	461	(4)
Case Study 4	465	(2)
Case Study 5	467	(5)
Conclusion	472	(1)
References	472	(5)
Assessment of Temperament in Infancy	477	(38)
John Worobey
Introduction	480	(1)
Historical Perspective on the Concept of Temperament	481	(1)
Theoretical Approaches to Temperament	482	(4)
Questionnaire Approaches for Assessing Temperament	486	(8)
Naturalistic Approaches to Measuring Temperament	494	(3)
Laboratory Approaches for Measuring Temperament	497	(3)
Early Temperament and Psychological Adjustment	500	(4)
References	504	(11)
Meeting a Desperate Need: One Man's Vision of Training for the Infant Family Field	515	(20)
Frances Stott
Linda Gilkerson
Introduction	518	(1)
Toward an Integrated Approach to Practitioner Preparation	519	(2)
Irving Harris' Investments in Professional Education	521	(3)
The Harris Professional Development Network	524	(9)
Conclusion	533	(1)
References	534	(1)
Preparing Infant Mental Health Personnel for the Twenty-First Century Practice	535	(12)
Susan C. McDonough
Introduction	538	(1)
Relational Approaches to Personnel Preparation in Infant Mental Health	538	(1)
Infant Mental Health Training Programs	539	(1)
IMH Practitioners Require Transgenerational Relationship Expertise	540	(1)
Structural Elements of IMH Training	541	(2)
Process Elements of IMH Training	543	(1)
Use of Videotaping in Training and Ongoing Supervision	544	(1)
Evaluation of IMH Training	545	(1)
Recommendations for IMH Personnel Preparation Programs	545	(1)
References	546	(1)
Author Index	547	(10)
Subject Index	557