Clinical Interviews for Children and Adolescents: Assessment to Intervention (Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools)
"Clinical interviewing is the most frequently used assessment technique by practitioners in the field, yet it is also one of the most under-researched areas of psychological assessment.  In the current context of mandated evidence-based practices, this book fills a crucial need by offering empirically based approaches to clinical interviewing of children and adolescents. This comprehensive text offers practical techniques for interviewing students, parents, and teachers, while addressing such issues as school functioning, antisocial behavior, emotional problems, substance abuse, and suicidality.  A 'must' for professionals interested in learning cutting-edge child and adolescent assessment techniques."--William R. Jenson, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Utah"Those of us conducting interviews for the purpose of diagnosis and intervention planning will find this text an excellent resource.  The complexities and dynamics common to conducting interviews with children, parents, and teachers are discussed in a clear and comprehensive manner.  Dr. McConaughy has provided a concise, user-friendly, research-based text that will prove an invaluable guide for school-based and clinical practitioners.  The reproducible worksheets, interview outlines, illustrative case examples, and chapters on assessing risks for suicide and violence are wonderful additions."--Michael J. Breen, PhD, Director of Special Education/Pupil Services, Winneconne Community School District, Wisconsin"A noteworthy contribution and resource that will help practitioners address the social and emotional barriers to learning in the children they serve.  McConaughy provides an evidence-based approach to the process of clinical interviewing and takes that important next step of showing how to use assessment data in planning early interventions.  This indispensable manual responds to the call for increased reliance on evidence-based approaches for improving results in school-based interventions."--Lee Huff, MS, President (2004-2005), National Association of School Psychologists"This text offers an excellent review for mental health service providers and a solid introduction for beginning graduate students. Most useful is the inclusion of recently available data and specific appendices that present structured and informal tools for use with children and adolescents, parents, and teachers. The author’s commonsense approach reflects her sensitivity to interviewing as an art as well as a science."--Elliot J. Davis, EdD, School Psychologist, Brandywine School District, Claymont, Delaware