Straight Talk About Psychological Testing For Kids

Author : Ellen Braaten
Publisher : Guilford Press
ISBN 13 : 9781572307872
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Straight Talk about Psychological Testing for Kids written by Ellen Braaten and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2003-11-26 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Braaten and Felopulos describe how the evaluation process occurs in children, including the role (if any) that testing plays in diagnosing and devising treatment plans for dyslexia, ADHD, math and reading disorders, autism and Asperger syndrome, depression, anxiety, and other conditions.

Author : Timothy E. Wilens
Publisher : Guilford Publications
ISBN 13 : 146252589X
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids written by Timothy E. Wilens and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2016-03-14 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is medication the right choice for treating your child's emotional or behavioral problems? How can you be confident that he or she has been properly diagnosed? What do you need to know to get the most benefits from medication treatment, with the least risk? From leading child psychiatrists Timothy Wilens and Paul Hammerness, this book has already empowered many tens of thousands of parents to make tough decisions and become active, informed managers of their children's care. With clarity and compassion, it explains how medications work; their impact on kids' emotions, personality, school performance, and health; the pros and cons of specific treatment options; and much more. In addition to parents, teachers and other school professionals will find this book an ideal reference. New in the Fourth Edition: Extensively revised to include the latest information about medications and their uses, the fourth edition is even more accessible, and includes pullouts, bulleted lists, and "take home points" highlighting critical facts.

Author : Timothy E. Wilens
Publisher : Guilford Publications
ISBN 13 : 1462525873
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids, Fourth Edition written by Timothy E. Wilens and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2016-04-21 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When a child is struggling with an emotional or behavioral problem, parents face many difficult decisions. Is medication the right choice? What about side effects? How long will medication be needed? In this authoritative guide, leading child psychiatrists Drs. Timothy Wilens and Paul Hammerness explain the nuts and bolts of psychiatric medications--from how they work and potential risks to their impact on a child's emotions, school performance, personality, and health. Extensively revised to include the latest information about medications and their uses, the fourth edition is even more accessible, and includes pullouts, bulleted lists, and "take home points" highlighting critical facts. In addition to parents, this is an ideal reference for teachers and other school professionals"--

Author : Stephen V. Faraone
Publisher : Guilford Press
ISBN 13 : 1462506720
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Straight Talk about Your Child's Mental Health written by Stephen V. Faraone and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parents reach for dog-eared copies of Dr. Spock when their child has a rash or the flu, but when "moodiness" lingers or worrisome behavior problems grow, they have nowhere to turn for answers or reassurance. Now, in this compassionate resource, prominent Harvard researcher Dr. Stephen V. Faraone gives parents the tools they need to look clearly at how a child is feeling, thinking, and behaving and make wise decisions about when to call for professional help. Cues and questions teach readers to become scientific observers of their child, and vital facts about common disorders help them distinguish between normal variations in speech development and Asperger syndrome, between moodiness that's just a phase and depression, between childhood fears and the symptoms of anxiety. Knowing what to ask--and tell--the professionals, from the pediatrician to a mental health specialist, will help parents ensure a complete and accurate diagnosis. Filled with handy sidebars, charts, and checklists, the book also teaches parents to weigh treatment options to determine what's best for their child. Winner--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award

Author : Ellen Braaten
Publisher : Guilford Press
ISBN 13 : 1593853955
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Child Clinician's Report-writing Handbook written by Ellen Braaten and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2007-02-08 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What an incredible resource Braaten has written what is clearly the most comprehensive child assessment handbook available. This indispensable book carefully walks the clinician through the entire assessment process and covers all conceivable areas of inquiry. This is an essential guide for the beginning practitioner and one that is sure to become a mainstay on every child clinicians bookshelf."--Lee A. RosÉn, PhD, Colorado State University

Author : Wendy Lowe Besmann
Publisher : Melton Hill Media
ISBN 13 : 0981679307
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Team Up for Your Child written by Wendy Lowe Besmann and published by Melton Hill Media. This book was released on 2008 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created by a parent in consultation with 23 health and education professionals, this guide is packed with family-tested tips and techniques that make a tough job--raising children with behavioral health problems--easier.

Author : Eric R. Arzubi, MD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826144160
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Neuropsychological Testing for Health Care Professionals written by Eric R. Arzubi, MD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-04-20 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neuropsychological assessments are now widely used to identify learning disabilities and shape educational interventions. However, many special education teachers, speech therapists, lawyers, pediatricians, psychiatrists, rehabilitation counselors, and a host of other "helping" professions know very little about how to interpret and act on information contained in neuropsychological assessments. The neuropsychological evaluations discussed in this text help shed light on a wide variety of psychiatric and medical conditions, including learning disabilities, severe and persistent mental illness, traumatic brain injury, neuropsychiatric disorders with accompanying chronic cognitive deficits, and acquired or congenital neurological conditions. This book emphasizes the breadth and depth of neuropsychological assessments and the many practical uses they have, such as treatment planning, diagnosis, interventions, and many more. The authors offer practical guidance on neuropsychological testing and assessment across the lifespan, from pediatric through geriatric patients. The book is designed specifically for those professionals with little to no training in neuropsychology that need to apply knowledge gleaned from neuropsychological assessments. Key topics discussed: Neuropsychological testing and psychoanalysis Using neuropsychological instruments in school settings: possibilities and limitations Using neuropsychological information in vocational rehabilitation planning Neuropsychology and speech/language therapy

Author : Arthur Robert Jensen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780029164600
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Straight Talk about Mental Tests written by Arthur Robert Jensen and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ellen B. Braaten
Publisher : American Psychological Association
ISBN 13 : 1433808994
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Find Mental Health Care for Your Child written by Ellen B. Braaten and published by American Psychological Association. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seasoned child psychologist and author Ellen B. Braaten offers clear and expert guidance to help anxious parents navigate the complexities of mental health care. Includes an overview of the issues involved in diagnosing and treating children; detailed information on common childhood disorders; and an in depth discussion of primary treatment approaches.

Author : Lee Williams
Publisher : Guilford Press
ISBN 13 : 160918081X
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Assessment Skills for Couple and Family Therapists written by Lee Williams and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2011-07-19 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showing how to weave assessment into all phases of therapy, this indispensable text and practitioner guide is reader friendly, straightforward, and practical. Specific strategies are provided for evaluating a wide range of clinical issues and concerns with adults, children and adolescents, families, and couples. The authors demonstrate ways to use interviewing and other techniques to understand both individual and relationship functioning, develop sound treatment plans, and monitor progress. Handy mnemonics help beginning family therapists remember what to include in assessments, and numerous case examples illustrate what the assessment principles look like in action with diverse clients. See also the authors' Essential Skills in Family Therapy, Third Edition: From the First Interview to Termination, which addresses all aspects of real-world clinical practice, and Clinician's Guide to Research Methods in Family Therapy.