Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
A Casebook
- Linda A. Wilmshurst - Elon University, USA
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology: A Casebook provides 25 real-life cases to give students a deeper understanding of a wide range of disorders within the context of the DSM–5. As they explore complex cases, students learn to integrate theory into research-based assessments and interventions. Each case provides opportunities to practice clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood disorders from a number of theoretical perspectives and at various levels of interest and expertise. Reflecting the latest developments in the field, the Fourth Edition now includes a new case study on social phobia/social anxiety disorder, additional post-case questions, and an expanded introductory chapter discussing trends in case formulation.
“Child and Adolescent Psychopathology is easy to read and understand. It provides a solid discussion of case conceptualization, which is lacking in many textbooks. Additionally, the book provides discussions of the various factors that may have impacted the individual in the case study.”
“This text allows students to learn DSM in all its technicality, but provides the practicality of modeling assessment (information gathering) and diagnosis (clinical decision-making) within realistic and contemporary cases.”
“These sections are exceptionally well written and could be readily used in an assessment or testing class to understand differential diagnosis.”
“Each chapter is well organized and, easy to read, offering the student an opportunity to connect theory with practice.”
“Child and Adolescent Psychopathology provides an exemplary variety of case studies that an education specialist or school psychologist would encounter throughout their career.”
“I think the organization is excellent and the scope of topics covered is appropriate.”
The multiple perspectives provided to interpret these case studies is excellent for applying psychological and developmental principles to understanding psychopathology in childhood. These varied examples give students a deeper understanding of how various cognitive, biological and social factors may be coming into play with different people experiencing the same disorder.
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1: Understanding the Complexities of Child and Adolescent Psychopatholog
