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Behavior problems in preschool children : clinical and developmental issues / Susan B. Campbell.

Van Pelt Library RJ506.B44 C36 2002
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Campbell, Susan B.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Behavior disorders in children.
Child development.
Preschool children--Mental health.
Preschool children.
Physical Description:
xvii, 334 pages ; 24 cm
Edition:
Second edition.
Place of Publication:
New York : Guilford Press, [2002]
Summary:
This volume provides a comprehensive clinical-developmental framework for understanding and treating behavior problems in early childhood. Susan B. Campbell offers a highly readable account of the developmental tasks and transitions that young children face in cognitive, social, and family domains, and examines why and what happens when development goes awry. Particular attention is given to the critical question of how certain children manage to successfully overcome difficult transitions, while others face the risk of serious, ongoing problems. Empirically supported prevention and treatment approaches are reviewed, and concrete recommendations are offered for improving the quality and availability of child care and early intervention programs.
Contents:
1 Theoretical and Conceptual Issues 1
A Developmental Psychopathology Perspective 1
Continuity-Discontinuity and the Nature of Developmental Change 6
Transactional Models of Development 12
Ecological Models of Development 16
Individual Differences in Temperament 18
Insecure Attachment and Later Adjustment 22
A Final Common Pathway Model of Interacting Factors 27
2 Developmental Issues 33
Language Development 37
Memory Development 42
Exploration and Environmental Mastery 45
Pretend Play 47
The Development of Self-Awareness and a Sense of Self 51
Self-Regulation 56
Social Understanding and Perspective Taking 60
3 Clinical Issues 65
Annoying Behavior or a Problem? 65
How Common Are Problem Behaviors? 67
Dimensions of Behavior Problems in Young Children 69
A Relative Definition of Problem Behavior 70
Factors Influencing Referral 72
Attempts to Define Clinically Significant Problems 76
Diagnostic Issues 79
Diagnostic Classification Using the DSM and Related Systems 79
Overview of Longitudinal Research on Problem Preschoolers 90
Child 1 Jamie L. 96
Child 2 Annie J. 98
Child 3 Robbie S. 103
Child 4 Teddy M. 106
4 Family Factors and Young Children's Development 112
The Role of Parents in Socialization and Social Development 114
Family Climate 128
Social Context 138
5 Sibling Relationships and Young Children's Development 147
Reactions to the Birth of a Sibling 149
The Development of Sibling Relationships 151
Sibling Relationships and Socialization 153
Individual Differences in Sibling Relationships 155
Parenting and Sibling Relationships 157
Sibling Relationships in Families with Hard-to-Manage Children 166
6 Peer Relationships and Young Children's Development 172
Peer Behaviors in Preschool Children 172
The Developmental Importance of Peers 176
Individual Differences in Behavior with Peers 181
Social Reasoning 185
Family Predictors of Individual Differences in Children's Peer Relations 188
The Clinical Implications of Peer Problems 194
Illustrations from Hard-to-Manage Children 196
7 Prevention and Treatment of Behavior Problems in Young Children 203
Issues in Intervention with Preschool Children 207
Therapeutic Models and Levels of Analysis 210
Therapeutic Approaches for Behavior Problems in Preschool Children 219
Illustrations from the Longitudinal Study 236
8 Follow-Up and Outcome Studies of Young Children 241
Longitudinal Studies of Toddlers and Preschoolers into School Age and Beyond 242
Follow-Up Studies of Clinically Diagnosed Hyperactive/ADHD Children 250
Findings from the Longitudinal Study of Hard-to-Manage Preschool Children 253
Illustrations Based on Prototypic Children 261
9 Conclusions and Social Policy Implications 276
Education for Parenting 281
Education for Health Professionals 283
Child Care 285
Family/Maternity Leave and Flexible Work Schedules for Parents 292
Mental Health Programs for Preschool Children 295.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 298-324) and index.
ISBN:
1572307846
OCLC:
49976781

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