Clinical Interviews for Children and Adolescents: Assessment to Intervention

This book is a revised and updated resource that provides guidelines for conducting thorough, developmentally informed interviews with K-12 students and their parents and teachers for multimethod assessment and intervention planning. It includes extensive case examples, over a dozen reproducible interviewing tools, and new material on telehealth services, bullying, cyberbullying, sexual- and gender-minority youth, social media and smartphone use, and adolescent substance use. It also discusses strategies for conducting virtual interviews and builds multicultural competence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2022
Publisher: Guilford Publications

This comprehensive and highly regarded resource has undergone a thorough revision and update, incorporating the latest research and techniques in the field. It serves as an authoritative guide, offering valuable insights and practical guidelines for conducting comprehensive assessments and developing intervention plans for K-12 students. The book provides detailed instructions on conducting thorough, developmentally informed interviews with students, as well as their parents and teachers, using a multimethod approach. Extensive case examples are provided to illustrate how to elicit information about various aspects of school functioning, peer relationships, emotional and behavioral difficulties, family situations, and adolescent concerns. Two guest authors have contributed chapters on suicide and violence risk assessments, further enhancing the book's relevance and expertise.

In a convenient large-size format, the book includes over a dozen reproducible interviewing tools, which are designed to facilitate effective data collection and analysis. Additionally, purchasers have access to a dedicated webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials, making it convenient for both practitioners and students.

New to this edition, the book has been extensively revised to address emerging issues and trends in the field. It incorporates the latest information on bullying, cyberbullying, victimization among sexual and gender-minority youth, social media and smartphone use, and adolescent substance use. The book also discusses strategies, tips, and caveats for conducting virtual interviews, given the increasing importance of remote communication in the education sector.

Expanded coverage of cultural and linguistic biases in assessment is provided, emphasizing the importance of practitioners building multicultural competence to ensure equitable and effective interventions for diverse student populations. A revised and expanded reproducible tool, the Semistructured Student Interview—Second Edition, is included in this edition, offering a structured approach to gathering information from students.

This book is part of The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas, a renowned expert in the field of school psychology. The series aims to provide practical and evidence-based interventions to support students' academic, social, and emotional development.

In conclusion, this revised and updated edition of the book is a valuable resource for educators, psychologists, and other professionals working with K-12 students. It offers comprehensive guidance on assessment, intervention, and cultural competence, empowering practitioners to provide effective support and interventions that promote student well-being and academic success.

Weight: 648g
Dimension: 206 x 267 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462548163
Edition number: 3 ed