Title: Pediatric school psychology : conceptualization, applications, and strategies for leadership development /
Authors: Power, Thomas J.; Bradley-Klug, Kathy L.
Publisher: Routledge,
Year: 2013
Subjects: School psychology.; Educational psychology; Psychology, Educational methods
Abstract: Currently, school psychiatrists are having to work more and more frequently with students with health problems and chronic illnesses; there is a strong need, therefore, for them to be adequately trained in the knowledge and impact of pediatric health disorders on children 's academic, social, and emotional progress and performance, all of which are critical components in the education system.
Contents: Background and overview of pediatric school psychology -- A conceptual model for understanding health problems and developing interventions / with Emily Shaffer-Hudkins -- Interventions in pediatric school psychology : applications of a multi-systemic model -- Conceptual model for health promotion and illness prevention -- Research to practice : prevention programs in community settings / with Stephen S. Leff and Jessica A. Hoffman -- Program development and evaluation -- Measurement development and evaluation / with Katherine Bevans and George DuPaul -- Grant writing strategies -- Critiquing journal articles and preparing manuscripts for publication -- Directions for program development, research, and training.