Will my kid grow out of it?
Subtitle: a child psychologist's guide to understanding worrisome behavior
By: Bonny J. Forrest, JD, PhD
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 278
ISBN-13: 9781613747629; 9781613747650
Subjects: Developmental; Child Behavior Disorders; Behavior disorders in children; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS; General; Parenting; PSYCHOLOGY; Behavioral assessment of children; Child; Prevention & control; Psychology; Child psychology
Description: At some point most parents wonder whether their child's behavior is "normal." He won't focus on his homework -- could he have ADHD? She seems sad a lot -- is she depressed? She's falling behind at school -- could she have a learning disability? Such anxieties can plague parents, who are often hesitant to seek help for fear of stigmatizing their child or are unsure where to turn. Will My Kid Grow Out of It? is a guide to the most common mental, neurological, and developmental issues kids -- from newborn through high school -- may be struggling with. Dr. Forrest draws on more than 20 years of experience treating and advocating for children to help worried parents sort through the health scares, contradictory information, and latest buzz terms to assess whether their child's behavior is typical for his or her age or a sign that professional attention may be warranted. She uses lay terms to describe sets of behaviors that may be problematic, possible diagnoses, which professionals are appropriate to consult, effective treatments, and the steps to take to get support and services from schools and the state. The book even includes a code allowing readers access to a free online screening tool."--Publisher information.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-270) and index.
Table of contents: title: Is that normal?" : Where to start when your child's behavior is troubling you ; Diagnosis, stigma, and the clinician's manual; title: Common concerns and possible diagnoses : Infant and preschool mental health: even babies get the blues ; Delayed, different, not fitting in: does my child have an autism spectrum disorder? ; Overactivity and inattentiveness: does my child have ADHD ; Anxiety, fear, stress, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors: does my child worry too much? ; Sadness and loss: is my child just sad, or clinically depressed ; Picky eating and eating too much: does my child have an eating disorder? ; Bullying and aggression: could my child have oppositional defiant or conduct disorder? ; Problems with homework: does my child have a learning disability? ; Self-injury, suicidal feelings, and substance abuse: when things get more difficult; title: Supporting your child : The medical professionals: who to turn to, what to know, and what to ask ; Getting services for your child from your school or state ; FAQ: answers to the most commonly asked questions in my practice; title: Epilogue: After Newtown.