ED406799 EC305501
Title:
Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children
and Youth. Sixth Edition.
Author(s):: Kauffman, James M.
Pages: 612
Publication Date: 1997
ISBN: 0-13-515974-1
Available from: Document Not Available from EDRS.
Availability: Merrill/Prentice Hall, One Lake Street, Upper
Saddle River, NJ 07458.
Language: English
Document Type: Book (010); Guides--Non-classroom (055)
Geographic Source: U.S.; New Jersey
Journal Announcement: RIESEP1997
Target Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
This book
is designed as an introductory text on special education for children
and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders. Part 1 addresses
the problems in the definition of emotional and behavioral disorders,
the prevalence of the disorders, the growth of the field of emotional
and behavior disorders, and major current trends. Part 2 examines
procedures and problems in assessing emotional and behavioral disorders,
and includes information on the difficulties encountered in classifying
disorders, and evaluating for eligibility and intervention. Part
3 examines the origins of disordered behavior, including biological,
family, school, and cultural factors. Facets of disordered behavior
are covered in Part 4, including information on attention and activity
disorders; conduct disorders; delinquency, substance abuse, and
early sexual activity; anxiety and related disorders; depression
and suicidal behavior; and schizophrenia and pervasive developmental
disorders. Part 5 contains an interpretation and application of
all of the preceding material to teaching practices. A brief case
description is included at the end of each chapter, accompanied
by several study questions, to help readers apply the chapter content
to real-life problems. Personal reflections from educators are also
included at the close of each chapter. (Contains over 1,600 references.)
(CR)
Descriptors: Anxiety; Attention Deficit Disorders; *Behavior
Disorders; Case Studies; Classroom Techniques; Cultural Influences;
Delinquency; Depression (Psychology); *Disability Identification;
Elementary Secondary Education; Eligibility; *Emotional Disturbances;
Etiology; Family Influence; *Influences; Intervention; Schizophrenia;
Student Characteristics; *Student Evaluation; Substance Abuse
