Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents

Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents is a comprehensive guide for conducting conceptually sound, culturally responsive, and ecologically oriented assessments of students' social and emotional behavior. It is written for graduate students, practitioners, and researchers in school psychology, child clinical psychology, and special education, and includes updated references to DSM-5 and federal standards.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents is widely regarded as the definitive work in its field. This comprehensive guide offers a thorough and systematic approach to conducting conceptually sound, culturally responsive, and ecologically oriented assessments of students' social and emotional behavior. Written with graduate students, practitioners, and researchers in school psychology, child clinical psychology, and special education in mind, it also holds relevance for those in related disciplines.

In Part I, Foundations and Methods of Assessment, the author establishes a foundational framework for assessment practice, covering essential professional and ethical considerations, cultural nuances, and challenges related to classification and diagnostic issues. Part II, Assessment of Specific Problems, Competencies, and Populations, delves into the assessment of various social-emotional behavior domains, including externalizing problems, internalizing problems, social skills, and social-emotional strengths, as well as the unique needs of young children. Additionally, a chapter on school-wide screening methods has been included in this edition. By seamlessly integrating the latest research evidence and addressing practical application concerns, Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents remains the premier resource for assessment courses.

This fifth edition has been extensively revised to incorporate updated references to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and federal standards. Moreover, an integrated approach to culturally competent assessment is woven throughout the text, ensuring that assessments are sensitive to diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives.

With its extensive coverage, practical insights, and scholarly rigor, Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents serves as a valuable resource for professionals working with students of all ages. It equips practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively evaluate and address social and emotional concerns, promoting positive outcomes and enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities.

Weight: 1160g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032244587
Edition number: 5 ed