Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, Student Value Edition
Author | : James M. Kauffman |
Publisher | : Prentice Hall |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 0133007898 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780133007893 |
Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The tenth edition of" Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth "follows the text's long-standing reputation for trusted research, a teacher-focused presentation, and clear explanations of the concepts related to students with EBD. Streamlined in this edition, the text offers a coherent conceptualization of the problems of students with emotional and behavioral disorders and the common challenges for teachers. Its four-part format examines the background of EBD, the origins of disordered behaviors, types of disorders and the procedures and problems associated with assessment. 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.