Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth (10th Edition)
The tenth edition ofCharacteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youthfollows the text's long-standing reputation for trusted research, a teacher-focused  presentation, and clear explanations of the concepts related to students with  Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD). Organized around major concepts, the text helps readers understand the background of EBD, the origins of disordered behaviors, types of disorders and the procedures associated with assessment.Casestudies, Personal Reflections, andQuestions for Reflectionreach out to the reader and illustrate the characteristics of learners with emotional and behavioral disorders. New to This Edition A streamlined four-part formatreorganizes material to focus on a Point of Departure (Part I); Possible Causes (Part II); Types of Disordered Behavior (Part III) and Assessment (Part IV). A unified chapter on assessment (Chapter 15)offers a simpler and more useful approach to the topic.A new emphasis on teaching social skills (Part III)presents specific targets of assessment and intervention for specific disorders.Over 150 new or updated referenceshighlight the most current research findings and establish support for the recommendations found throughout the text.New tables and figurescapture current issues and trends and include some expository material which elaborates on the visuals.A revised, separately available companion casebookincludes new cases and expanded interviews from teachers working with students who have been diagnosed with the disorders discussed in Part III. “Cases in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, 3e” ISBN: 0132684667.