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For introductory courses in Behavioral and Emotional Disorders.

The leader in special education for emotionally disturbed children and youth, this powerful text combines descriptions of emotional and behavioral disorders with discussion and interpretation of current research on their development. Material is organized around five basic concepts: the nature of disorders and conceptual approaches to them; methods and rationale for assessment; major casual factors; characteristics of disordered emotion and behavior; and a personal statement about teaching students who exhibit such disorders. An advocate for social learning principles, the author addresses the links between what happens in a real-life classroom and psychology, child development, and special education; and suggests ways in which emotional and behavioral development can be influenced for the better, particularly by educators.

NEW - A companion case book of new and previously popular cases, Cases in Emotional and Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth—Featuring introductions and study questions for each.
- Introduces students to actual children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders, and their teachers—offers numerous opportunities for further discussion and reflection on text topics.
- Comes FREE with every copy of the eighth edition text! Also available for purchase alone (use ISBN 0-13-118567-5)
NEW - Concise, condensed coverage of the history of the field—With increased emphasis on current issues and trends.
- Provides substantial, adequate background without overwhelming students who are new to the field—focuses attention on vital contemporary concerns and expectations in the discipline.
NEW - Questions for Further Reflection —At the end of each Personal Reflections feature.
- Guide students to analysis of each reflection's "message"—serve as springboards for in-class discussions, out-of-class assignments, and self-study.
NEW - More than 300 new references—Reflecting the latest research and developments in the field.
- Point students toward current, reliable information—introduce students to contemporary sources of material for future use.
Personal Reflections sections in Chapters 1 through 17–Reflections for Chapters 1 through 17 feature teacher-written stories of real children, interviews with the authors, and reflection questions to tie these stories to chapter content.
- Illustrate the real challenges and rewards of working with children who have emotional or behavioral disorders–bring the day-to-day life of the classroom into focus in a way nothing else can.

Integration of child development literature–Throughout the material.
- Helps future teachers understand their pupils within the larger context of all children.

Five chapter-opening questions–In every chapter.
- Focus students' attention on major chapter topics–serve as an advanced organizer for the chapter.

A companion website - www.prenhall/kauffman.
- Offers a compendium of helpful features–an online study guide, a message board, web destination links, and a syllabus management system.

I: THE PROBLEM AND ITS HISTORY.

1. Definition: The Nature of the Problem.

2. Prevalence: The Extent of the Problem.

3. The History of the Problem: Development of the Field and Current Issues.

4. Conceptual Models: Approaches to the Problem.

II: ASSESSMENT.

5. Screening and Classification.

6. Evaluation for Instruction.

III: CAUSAL FACTORS.

7. Biological Factors.

8. Family Factors.

9. School Factors.

10. Cultural Factors.

IV: FACETS OF DISORDERED BEHAVIOR.

11. Attention and Activity Disorders.

12. Conduct Disorder: Overt Aggression.

13. Conduct Disorder: Covert Antisocial Behavior.

14. Problem Behaviors of Adolescence: Delinquency, Substance Abuse, and Early Sexual Activity.

15. Anxiety and Related Disorders.

16. Depression and Suicidal Behavior.

17. Schizophrenia and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.

V: IMPLICATIONS: A BEGINNING POINT.

18. A Personal Statement.

Glossary.

References.

Author Index.

Subject Index.