Martine F. Delfos

Children and Behavioural Problems

Anxiety, Aggression, Depression and ADHD- A Biopsychological Model with Guidelines for Diagnostics and Treatment

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Produktbeschreibung

In this wide-reaching and comprehensive book psychologist Martine F. Delfos provides practical guidance on the diagnosis, support and treatment of a variety of childhood behavioural problems, including anxiety problems, aggression, depression and ADHD. Presenting a useful and compelling model of the interplay of environment, disposition and central nervous system development, Delfos shows how differences in brain structure between the sexes may have a part to play in behavioural problems in children and adolescents. Children and Behavioural Problems is an essential resource for teachers, psychologists, social workers and other professionals working with children, as well as for parents seeking to support their children with special needs throughout their development.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 308
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 471g
• ISBN-13: 9781843101963
• ISBN-10: 1843101963
• Artikelnr.: 21175570

Autorenporträt

Martine F. Delfos PhD is a psychologist who works with clients with a broad spectrum of behavioural problems. She is the author of several books in the field of child psychology, autism and behavioural difficulties. She is committed to the development of theoretical models that are directly applicable in the daily work of professionals.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. 1. Introduction. PART I: The Model. 2. Disorder versus Impediment.
3. Differences between Men and Women. 4. Conduct Difficulties: The Conduct
Disorder. 5. Conduct Difficulties: The Conduct Problem. 6. The Attention
Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 7. Typical Behaviour. PART II:
Professional Help. 8. Diagnostics. 9. The Treatment of an Externalising
Conduct Disorder. 10. The Treatment of an Internalising Conduct Disorder.
11. The Treatment of Externalising and Internalising Conduct Problems. 12.
The Treatment of ADHD and Hyperactivity. Appendix 1: Psychosomatics Model.
Appendix 2: Behaviour Contract. References and Further Reading. Subject
Index. Author Index.