Child psychology and psychiatry : frameworks for clinical training and practice / edited by David Skuse, Helen Bruce, Linda Dowdney.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Skuse, D. (David), editor.

Bruce, Helen (Consultant psychiatrist), editor.

Dowdney, Linda, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child psychology.

Child psychiatry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (491 pages)

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley Blackwell, 2017.

Summary:

An authoritative, up-to-date guide for psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians and other professionals working with vulnerable and at-risk children Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Third Edition is an indispensable resource for psychologists and psychiatrists in training, as well as experienced clinicians who want to stay abreast of important recent developments in the field. Comprehensive in coverage and much broader in scope than competing titles, its clear, concise entries and abundance of illustrations and visual aids make it easy for busy professionals and interns to quickly absorb and retain key information. Written by expert clinicians and researchers in a wide range of disciplines within or relevant to the fields of normal and abnormal childhood development, Child Psychology and Psychiatry includes contributions from clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, child psychiatrists, pediatricians, speech pathologists, and developmental psychology and psychopathology researchers. It has been fully updated for the DSM-5 and reflects the theoretical, structural, and practical developments which have taken place in the world of child psychology and psychiatry over recent years. * Combines a strong academic and research emphasis with the extensive clinical expertise of contributing authors * Covers normal development, fostering child competence, childhood resilience and wellbeing, and family and genetic influences * Discusses neurobiological, genetic, familial and cultural influences upon child development, especially those fostering childhood resilience and emotional wellbeing * Explores the acquisition of social and emotional developmental competencies with reviews of child psychopathology, clinical diagnoses, assessment and intervention * Features new chapters on the impact of social media on clinical practice, early intervention for psychosis in adolescence, and the development of the theory and practice of mentalization Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Third Edition is an indispensable learning tool for all of those training in clinical psychology, educational psychology, social work, psychiatry, and psychiatric and pediatric nursing. It is also a valuable working resource for all those who work professionally with at-risk children and adolescents.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Notes on Contributors

Section 1: Developing Competencies 1a: Contextual Influences Upon Social and Emotional Development

Chapter 1: Family and Systemic Influences

Family Relationships and Parenting

Parent and Family Characteristics

Sibling Relationships

Changing Family Patterns

Parental Separation and Divorce

Childcare and Schooling

Wider Social and Environmental Influences

Poverty and social disadvantage

Neighbourhood and Community Contexts

Multiple Stressors

References

Chapter 2: Child Development and Cultural Considerations in Clinical Practice

Introduction

Developmental Niche and Eco-Cultural Pathways

Childhood and Parenting Across Cultures

Infancy

Developmental stages

Attachment

Parental Involvement in Play and Learning

Middle Childhood

Adolescence

Culture and Disability

Ethnicity and Mental Health

Conclusion

Chapter 3: Neurobehavioural Development in Infancy: the Buffering and Transducing Role of the Mother/ Caretaker-Infant Dyad

Infant Neurobehavioural Capacities

Culture

Mutual Regulation and Buffer-Transducer Models

Chapter 4: Genetic and Biological Influences

How Many Genes Are There?

Sources of Genomic Variation

Mechanisms of Genomic Regulation

Mechanisms Influencing Neurodevelopmental Integrity

Measuring Genetic Susceptibility to Psychiatric Disorders

Gene-environment interactions

Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)

Epigenetic Variation

Future of Psychiatric Genetics: Precision Medicine

Conclusions

Section 1: Developing Competencies 1b: General Patterns of Development

Chapter 5: Clinical Evaluation of Development from Birth to 5 Years.

Child Development and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

History-Taking

Observation and Interactive Assessment

Developmental Domains

Gross Motor

Visual Behaviour, Eye-Hand Coordination and Problem-Solving

Early Visual Behaviour

Eye-Hand Co-Ordination

Object Concepts and Relationships

Imitating and Copying Cube Models

Drawing

Language and Communication

Play and Social Behaviour

Development of Attention

Cognitive Development

Clinical Decision-Making and Severity of Developmental Delay

Physical Examination

Planning Medical Investigations and Making Diagnosis

Further Reading

Chapter 6: Emotional Development in the First Year of Life

Infant Emotional Expression

The Development of Infant Emotional Expressions

Crying

Smiling or Joy

Surprise, Anger and Sadness

Fear

Infant Detection of the Emotional Expressions of Others

The Interactive Context

Chapter 7: Young People with Learning Disabilities

The Changing Context

Human Rights, Equity of Access to Services and Social Inclusion

Assessment and Intervention

Quality of Life, Developmental and Mental Health Factors

Child and Family Factors

Educational and Service Influences

Types of Intervention

The Development of Services

Internet Resources

Chapter 8: Language Development

Processes and Components of Language Development

Milestones of Speech and Language Development

Developmental Phases

Atypical Language Development

Future Directions

Chapter 9: Development of Social Cognition

Early Social Cognition

Social Cognition in Preschool and Beyond

Individual Differences in Social Cognition - Implications for Children's Social Lives.

Individual Differences in Social Cognition - Where Do They Come From?

Chapter 10: Social and Emotional Development in Middle Childhood

The Preschool Years

Factors Contributing to SED

Positive SED

Problematic SED

Consequences of SED Problems in Middle Childhood

Addressing SED Problems

Chapter 11: Social-Cognitive Development During Adolescence

Humans Are Exquisitely Social

The Social Brain

Development of Mentalizing During Adolescence

Online Mentalizing Usage is Still Developing in Mid-Adolescence

Section 2: Promoting Well-being

Chapter 12: Attachment in the Early Years: Theory, Research and Clinical Implications

What is Attachment?

Attachment Variations and Their Measurement

Causes of Variation in Attachment

Attachment Disorders

Consequences of Variations in Attachment

Interventions

Preventive Interventions

Interventions with Fostered and Adopted Children

Chapter 13: Promoting Infant Mental Health

Why the Early Years Matter

Pregnancy and the Perinatal Period

Intervention

Antenatal and Postnatal Interventions

Intervention During Early Childhood

The Need for Supportive Services

Primary Health Care Services

The Role of Child Mental Health Services

Chapter 14: Promoting Children's Well-Being: The Prevention of Depression and Anxiety

Prevention

School-Based Prevention

Depression Prevention Programmes

Anxiety Prevention Programmes

Future Developments and Challenges

Chapter 15: Fostering Resilience in Adolescents

What Do We Mean by Resilience?

Agency in Resilience

Mobilizing Social Networks to Foster Coping and Resilience

Implications for Policy and Practice.

Mobilizing Resilience: An Illustrative Example

Summary of the Project

Implementing the Project

Chapter 16: Sexual Orientation, Sexual Health and Gender Dysphoria

Sexual Orientation

Defining Sexual Orientation and Its Importance in Clinical Evaluation

An Overview of the Literature Relating Sexual Orientation and Mental Health

Understanding the Associations Between Sexual Orientation and Mental Health

Intervening to Prevent Adverse Mental Health Outcomes

Sexual Health

The Influence of Mental Health on Sexual Behaviour

The Influence of Mental Health Treatment on Sexual Behaviour

Clinical Implications

Gender Dysphoria

Diagnostic Issues

Epidemiology

Aetiology

Clinical Management in Childhood

Clinical Management in Adolescence

Non-specialist care

Specialist Care

Summary

Chapter 17: Child Users of Online and Mobile Technologies - Risks, Harms and Intervention

Aggressive Risks: Cyber-Aggression and Cyberbullying

Sexual Risks: Pornography, Sexting, Stranger Danger

Trends Over Time

The Harm Associated with Mobile and Online Risk

Aggressive Risks and Harm

Sexual Risks and Harm

Factors that Increase Risk of Harm or Protect Against Them

Challenges to Research

Policy Implications

Section 3: The Impact of Trauma, Loss and Maltreatment 3a: Trauma and Loss

Chapter 18: Children Bereaved by Parent or Sibling Death

Children's Understanding of Death

How Children Express Grief

Early Childhood

Resilience and Positive Outcomes in Bereaved Children

Psychopathology in Bereaved Children

Prolonged Complex Bereavement

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis (HPA) Dysregulation

What Influences Child Outcome?.

Interventions with Bereaved Children

Theoretical and Cultural influences

What Do Bereaved Children Need?

What is Helpful for Parents?

Services for Bereaved Children

The Role of Professionals

For Families

Resources for Schools and Teachers

Advice on Different Faith and Belief Communities

Chapter 19: Stress and Reactions to Stress in Children

Reactions

Cognitive Model of PTSD

Evidence-Based Interventions

Chapter 20: Children's Developing Sense of Moral Agency, and the Disruptions Associated with War Exposure

The Development of Moral Agency

Challenges Posed by Exposure to War

Numb Agency

Imbalanced Agency

Essentialized Agency

Section 3: The Impact of Trauma, Loss and Maltreatment 3b: Maltreatment

Chapter 21: Child Maltreatment

The Nature of Maltreatment

Social and Family Factors

The Harm to the Child

Psychosocial Development

Educational Progress and Employment

Recognition of Maltreatment and Assessment of Harm and Need

Professional Response to Child Maltreatment

Treatment and Future Prevention

Chapter 22: The Neuroscience and Genetics of Childhood Maltreatment

The Impact of Maltreatment on Brain Development

Structural Differences

Subcortical Structures: The Hippocampus and Amygdala

Cortical Structures: The Prefrontal Cortex and Cerebellum

Corpus Callosum and Other White Matter Tracts

Functional Differences

FMRI Studies

Event-Related Potential (ERP) Studies

The Role of Genetic Influences

Section 4: Atypical Development in Children and Adolescents

Chapter 23: Autism Spectrum Disorder - An Evolving Construct.

The Dimensionality of ASD.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781119170228

1119170222

9781119170204

1119170206

9781119170235

1119170230

OCLC:

981908115