Focusing on real-life cases, this supplemental textbook allows students to explore various child and adolescent disorders through the DSM-5 diagnostic framework. It emphasizes assessment and treatment methods across different settings, providing practical insights into the complexities of psychopathology in younger populations.
The Complete Guide to Special Education, Third Edition, explores the special education process from testing and diagnosis to IEP meetings and advocating for special needs children. The stages of identification, assessment, and intervention are explained step by step to help you better understand special needs students� legal rights and how to become an active, effective member of a child's educational team. This third edition has been revised throughout and discusses Response to Intervention (RTI); provides updates on new laws and regulations; expands coverage of autism spectrum disorders and bipolar disorder; and includes a revamped Resources section for teachers and parents.