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This book addresses the question of whether or not behavioural differences between children can be most appropriately characterised by dimensions of psychological problems or by categorical diagnoses. It describes the concepts and methods that have been developed and applied within developmental psychopathology using this dimensional approach. The book reviews evidence on the interplay between genes and the environment in influencing internalising problems, externalising problems, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and on the hierarchical factor structure underlying these behavioural dimensions. It provides an appraisal of the state of knowledge on the longer-term sequelae of these problems and on the efficacy of treatments that have been developed for them.Key areas of coverage include:Multivariate data analytic methods for investigating behavioural differences (e.g., path analysis, cluster analysis, structural equation modelling, network analysis) and their associated theoretical frameworks (e.g., hierarchical factor models).Methods to investigate the biology of behavioural differences (e.g., quantitative and molecular genetics, epigenetics, and brain imaging).The design of research studies that can test most directly for causality (i.e., randomised controlled trials) and others that can estimate plausible causal relationships from associations and correlations.Reviews of studies that have applied these methods to understand the developmental course of internalising and externalising behaviours and the neurodevelopmental problems of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Developmental Psychopathology is an essential reference for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians and other professionals in developmental psychology, clinical child and school psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, paediatrics, clinical social work, public health, educational psychology, and all related disciplines.

Een vol hoofd is een hoofd waar niks meer bij kan. Met een vol hoofd lukt het niet goed meer om na te denken of op te letten. Bovendien word je er sneller moe en boos van en verhindert het om goed uit te leggen wat je wilt zeggen. Ook samenwerken of samen spelen worden er een stuk lastiger door. Er zijn hoofden die van binnen zo in elkaar zitten dat ze wel heel snel vol raken. In dit boek worden dat'snel vollopende hoofden'genoemd. Het boek, met spiraalband, is speciaal geschreven voor kinderen vanaf 8 jaar en voor betrokken volwassenen die met zo'n snel vollopend hoofd te maken hebben. Op kindniveau wordt concrete uitleg gegeven over informatieverwerkingsproblemen in de hersenen en de impact ervan op de sociaal emotionele ontwikkeling en het zelfbeeld van kinderen.'Korte lontjes', starheid, onoplettendheid, afleidbaarheid, vergeetachtigheid, impulsiviteit en een vertraagde reactiesnelheid in het gedrag van kinderen, kunnen ook grote bronnen van ergernis voor de omgeving worden. Dit onbegrepen gedrag veroorzaakt zo dikwijls misverstanden in communicatie, strijd en wederzijds onbegrip. In dit boek wordt daarom de nadruk gelegd op psycho-educatie:'Hoe zorg ik goed voor mijzelf nu ik weet dat het zo werkt in mijn hoofd, en hoe kunnen anderen mij hierin ondersteunen'. Het voorziet ruimschoots in voorbeelden en metaforen van kinderen en volwassenen uit de praktijk. De combinatie van uitleg met ondersteunende tekeningen, tips, (invul)oefeningen en proefjes maken het boek tot een speelse uitnodiging om de inhoud aan eigen ervaring te koppelen. Door het laagdrempelige en praktische karakter zal dit boek een bron van inspiratie, bemoediging en (h)erkenning zijn voor zowel ervaringsdeskundigen als professionals uit het onderwijs en de zorg. Deze herziende uitgave biedt meer rust en ruimte om de oefeningen nóg beter te kunnen maken. LINDE KRAIJENHOFF is speltherapeut/trainer bij Koninklijke Kentalis, een organisatie voor mensen voor wie horen of communiceren niet vanzelfsprekend is.

La maltraitance est un phénomène mondial qui, en dépit d'une attention médiatique accrue, continue d'affecter les individus les plus vulnérables de notre société. Ce problème sociétal complexe a des effets dévastateurs sur le développement des enfants. Ce livre a pour objectif d'éclairer les lecteurs sur les processus développementaux qui contribuent à la maltraitance et à ses effets nuisibles sur les trajectoires développementales des enfants. Cet ouvrage collectif se penche sur différents contextes d'intervention, offre des pistes de réflexion touchant des enjeux cliniques, organisationnels et de politiques publiques, et porte un regard multidimensionnel sur les processus développementaux, en tenant compte de l'influence des facteurs de risque et de protection de divers systèmes écologiques.

Cet ouvrage est conçu pour être à la fois un guide pour l'évaluation des troubles psychopathologiques présentés par les enfants et les adolescents au moyen de l'examen psychologique et un ouvrage didactique pour la prise en charge en thérapie comportementale, cognitive.Chaque cas clinique aborde un trouble majeur et se déroule ainsi :- le motif de consultation ;- l'examen psychologique (outils, résultats, diagnostic) ;- le compte-rendu ou la restitution des résultats à l'enfant et ses parents ;- un exposé de la démarche complète en TCC (modèle théorique, analyse fonctionnelle et conceptualisation du cas, détail des étapes de la prise en charge (séances)) ;- une conclusion qui met l'accent sur les particularités de cette prise en charge.Cet ouvrage pratique répond à la demande des professionnels et des étudiants qui souhaitent se former à l'évaluation, à la restitution et à la prise en charge TCC de l'enfant et de l'adolescent.Avec : J.-L. Adrien, C. Battin, M. Boucher, C. Bouvet, A. Delalandre, M. Dupont, D. Fouques, M. P. Gattegno, A. Haggège-Bonnefont, M. Ichard, A. Imbs, S. Julien-Sweerts, S. Lautard, A. Leynet, B. Lignier, M. Liratni, L. Méron, J. Monsillion, É. Moreau, È. Plateau, L. Romo, P. Taquet, S. Vanwalleghem, T. Villemonteix.

Current research shows that certain childhood mental disorders are diagnosed more frequently today than in previous generations. Many of today's children and teenagers are more unhappy, anxious and distressed than young people used to be. In this highly informative book, child psychologist Jenny Perkel explores in depth why this might be so, highlighting what modern-day South African children and adolescents are experiencing and the environment in which they are being raised. Children in Mind presents a broad range of up-to-date findings from psychological, neurobiological, genetic, psychiatric, sociological and epidemiological research related to the diagnosis and treatment of children's mental health problems. Theoretically informed but not theoretically dense, the book cites both local and international studies to increase awareness and understanding of children's mental health. Perkel discusses a broad spectrum of issues faced by today's children and adolescents: the Covid-19 pandemic, the influence of electronic media, diverse family structures, stress and trauma, and difficult socio-economic circumstances. While offering no easy answers or formulaic solutions to the problems of troubled children, she shows how to think about children's mental well-being in today's South Africa. Children in Mind is an invaluable resource for all those who work with troubled children and adolescents: psychologists, social workers, counsellors, educators and parents. The author's informed and compassionate approach will help equip professionals and parents to help young people navigate complex issues and make adjustments in their behaviour in order to live more balanced and happier lives.

Dieses Buch ist eine unverzichtbare Entscheidungshilfe für alle, die beratend oder therapeutisch mit Kindern, Jugendlichen und/oder deren Eltern arbeiten. Der Markt der Trainings- und Förderprogramme im Kindes- und Jugendbereich ist extrem unübersichtlich. Erziehungsberater, Therapeuten, Schulpsychologen oder auch Hochschuldozenten haben es schwer, im Dickicht der Angebote einen Überblick zu gewinnen, gute von schlechten Verfahren zu unterscheiden oder herauszufinden, welche Verfahren für die eigene Zielgruppe überhaupt geeignet sind. Dieses Handbuch ist die Lösung! Es bietet einen kompletten Überblick über alle Problembereiche – von Aggression über hyperkinetische Störungen, Lebens- und Sozialkompetenzen bis hin zu Stressbewältigung oder Sprachförderung – und die jeweils etablierten und wissenschaftlich fundierten Förderprogramme. Aus dem Inhalt: Arnold Lohaus und Holger Domsch haben ein Team aus Top-Experten zusammengestellt, die die wichtigsten Verfahren ausgewählt und beschrieben haben. Alle Programme werden knapp, präzise und nach einheitlichem Schema vorgestellt – einem kurzen Steckbrief folgt eine Beschreibung von Zielgruppe, Rahmenbedingungen, Konzept, Ablauf, Materialien und Befunden zur Wirksamkeit. Die Herausgeber:Prof. Dr. Arnold Lohaus, Professor für Entwicklungspsychologie und Entwicklungspsychopathologie, Universität Bielefeld. Prof. Dr. Holger Domsch, Professor für Entwicklungspsychologie der Lebensspanne, Fachhochschule Münster.

Caring for the mental health of children and their families is complex and challenging—and meaningful. For Christian clinicians who work with childhood disorders, however, few resources exist to address such treatment from a research-based Christian integration perspective.Treatment of Childhood Disorders fills this gap by combining biblical and theological understanding with current psychological literature on empirically supported treatments for children. Sarah E. Hall and Kelly S. Flanagan present an integrated approach based in developmental psychopathology, which offers a dynamic, multifaceted framework from which to understand the processes that affect children's development.In this unique textbook, Hall and Flanagan consider a variety of disorders commonly diagnosed in children and adolescents, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. After discussing prevalence, risk and causal factors, patterns throughout development, and assessment, they focus on evidence-based practices that have been found to be effective in treating the disorders. Each chapter also features ideas for Christian integration in treatment and an extended case study that brings the content to life.Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

This fully updated fourth edition of Children in Difficulty explores some of the most common, yet incapacitating, difficulties often encountered by young children and adolescents. Drawing on the latest research and with case studies throughout, chapters cover topics such as challenging behaviour and school refusal, eating disorders, anxiety and depression, substance misuse, neurodevelopmental disorders, dyslexia and dyspraxia. The book provides a deeper understanding of each difficulty, considering the complexities of each problem at depth and analysing the best forms of intervention. It includes insights from the fields of genetics and neuroscience, and ensures that claims for the effectiveness of specific interventions are supported by rigorous scientific evidence.Features of this new edition include: Up-to-date insights from the fields of psychology, genetics and neuroscience Recognition of the increasing impact of social media and the internet on children and young people. Written by experts in the field, this book distils high level scientific and clinical knowledge in a way that is accessible to professionals from a range of child-care disciplines. It will be of significant value to those working in education, health or social care, and anyone who needs to be able to recognise and help children in difficulty.

In Understanding Abnormal Child Psychology, students will learn about both normative and abnormal development throughout children's lives. Consistent with previous editions, several themes run throughout the book: Developmental psychopathology: Children's and adolescents'behaviors are on a continuum (from very adaptive to very maladaptive), with only the very severe ends of the spectrum being conceptualized as disorders. Diversity, inclusion, and understanding: Special attention is given to issues of race/ethnicity, gender, family constellation, religious orientation, primary language, socioeconomic status, and physical differences to help students see the commonalities and differences of abnormal child behavior within a cross-cultural and international context. New to the 4th edition Completely revised in both structure and content to reflect the DSM-5 Increase coverage of risk factors related to long-term effects of sexual abuse and bullying. Increased coverage of diversity to include new'diversities'that have emerged as important, i.e. transgender children New research on suicide and suicide prevention

Dieses Buch richtet sich an alle Erzieher, Pädagogen, Ergotherapeuten, Logopäden, Physiotherapeuten und Pflegende, die mit Kindern und Jugendlichen mit psychischen Störungen arbeiten. Die erfahrene Autorin beschreibt die häufigsten Krankheitsbilder anhand von zahlreichen Fallbeispielen und gibt für den professionellen Umgang mit den Betroffenen hilfreiche Praxistipps. So lernen Sie, wie Sie bei Ihrer therapeutischen und pädagogischen Arbeit u.a. die psychische Gesundheit von Kindern und Jugendlichen fördern können.

This new compendium is your source for trustworthy recommendations on quality care of children and adolescents with mental health issues. It features one new AAP clinical practice guideline on ADHD and 32 AAP policy statements and clinical and technical reports on mental health. This book is written for all practitioners who diagnose, treat, and provide general clinical care for children and adolescents with mental health conditions. It serves as a great tool to ensure pediatricians feel comfortable with handling mental health issues. The book combines both clinical practice guidelines for individual patient care and policy guidelines for community level care. Within the compendium, you will find the collected results of the AAP Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health, the Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and the Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, in addition to select polices from other AAP groups. This compendium covers 33 different mental health topics and is organized into 8 sections for easy reference: • Mental health competencies • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) • Adversity and toxic stress • Depression and bipolar disorder • Mental health/behavioral problems • Maltreatment • Mental health emergencies • Special pediatric populations and support

Clinician's Toolkit for Children's Behavioral Health provides a wealth of clinical tools, best practices, and research-based recommendations on the behavioral health of children. Based on the current perspectives on behaviorism, social-cognitive theory and attachment theory, the book reviews the evidence-base on developmentally appropriate methods to promote and reinforce positive, prosocial behaviors in children. Each chapter covers the most recent evidence base on normal and atypical development treatment parameters, best practices, and how to most effectively address issues with families, providing guidance on verbal or physical aggression, punishment spirals, and other ineffective or potentially harmful methods. Evidence-based best practices are outlined for addressing bedtime problems, toilet training, bullying behavior and victimization, the relationship between somatic complaints, anxiety, and school refusal, problematic use of screen media, and more. Provides a wealth of clinical guidance on treating behavioral problems in children Addresses toilet training, bullying, aggressive behavior, sexual behavior, and more Outlines how to deliver parent-focused education and interventions Reviews best practices in interviewing about, and reporting on, child maltreatment Looks at teaching methods, learning settings and children's academic/social outcomes

This leading course text and practitioner reference has been extensively revised with 90% new content, covering a broader range of child and adolescent problems in more concise chapters. Prominent authorities provide a comprehensive framework for evidence-based assessment. Presented are methods and tools for developing effective diagnoses and case formulations, building strong treatment plans, monitoring progress, and documenting outcomes. Chapters are packed with practical guidance, handy tables, and sample instruments. Illustrative case material is included. Prior edition title: Assessment of Childhood Disorders, Fourth Edition, edited by Eric J. Mash and Russell A. Barkley. New to This Edition •Many new authors and topics, reflecting over a decade of research and clinical advances. •Updated for DSM-5 and ICD-11. •Chapters on additional disorders: obsessive–compulsive disorder, persistent complex bereavement, and body dysmorphic disorder. •Chapters on transdiagnostic concerns: sleep problems, risky behaviors, and life stressors. •Four chapters on the'whys'and'hows'of using assessment in each phase of treatment. •Disorder-specific'starter kits'--lists of essential checklists, rating scales, interviews, and progress measures, including links to exemplary free measures online. See also the editors'Treatment of Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence, Fourth Edition.

Comprendre la psychopathologie de l'enfant nécessite de disposer d'une théorie permettant d'appréhender le fonctionnement psychique de l'enfant, les conflits qu'il traverse et les crises qu'il surmonte.Cet ouvrage propose donc en premier lieu une théorie du développement psychique de l'enfant selon le modèle psychanalytique du fonctionnement psychique, sur laquelle puisse se baser une psychopathologie au plus près de la clinique. Il apporte un éclairage à la compréhension des formes primitives de la vie psychique, à travers l'étude des angoisses et des défenses archaïques, particulièrement au sein des états autistiques et psychotiques. Il étudie également les troubles névrotiques et limites de l'enfance. Enfin, une place est faite à l'abord psychothérapeutique à travers la spécificité des psychothérapies analytiques avec les enfants.

Ce livre s'adresse à tous ceux qui ont pour tâche de déterminer de quel « terrain » dynamique émanent les symptômes présentés par un enfant au développement affectif en difficulté. Il s'agit donc d'un ouvrage qui met en relief le formidable potentiel diagnostique du jeu, non seulement dans la situation initiale d'évaluation mais également tout au long de la thérapie.

The fourth edition of this textbook offers a scientific and practical context within which to understand and conduct clinical assessments of children's and adolescent's personality and behavior. The new edition ensures that the content is relevant to diagnostic criteria for major forms of child and adolescent psychopathology in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). It provides updated information on specific tests and discusses advances in research that have occurred since the last edition that are relevant for assessing the most common forms of psychopathology shown by children and adolescents. The volume is unique in providing both the scientific and ethical basis to guide psychological testing, as well as providing practical advice for using specific tests and assessing specific forms of psychopathology. This new edition:Highlights how current trends in psychological classification, suchas the DSM-5 and the Research Domain Criteria, should influence the clinical assessment of children and adolescents.Provides updates to professional standards that should guide test users.Discusses practical considerations in planning and conducting clinical assessments. Evaluates the most recent editions of common tests used in the clinical assessment of child and adolescent personality and behavior.Provides an overview of how to screen for early signs of emotional and behavioral risk for mental problems in children and adolescents. Discusses practical methods for integrating assessment information collecting as part of a clinical assessment.Uses current research to guide clinical assessments of children with Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, conduct problems, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder. Clinical Assessment of Child and Adolescent Personality and Behavior is a valuable updated resource for graduate students as well as veteran and beginning clinicians across disciplines, including school, clinical child, developmental, and educational psychology; psychiatry; counseling; and social work; as well as related disciplines that provide mental health and educational services to children and adolescents.

Cet ouvrage présente sous la forme de grandes notions'l'essentiel de ce qu'il faut savoir et retenir en psychopathologie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent. Illustré à l'aide de définitions, d'exemples et de cas cliniques, il constitue un guide pertinent et un support efficace pour la préparation des examens en psychologie clinique et psychopathologie.'

In children and young adults with psychosomatic conditions, the?body&mind interface= is often so impaired that their body language is no longer comprehensible. A holistic assessment of a psychosomatic problem not only includes a careful somatic examination, but also involves understanding each patient=s social influences, inner mental and internal family psychological structures and dynamics, as well as interactions between these different perspectives. In addition, it is necessary to assess whether the intrapsychic and interpersonal resources in the situation are sufficient to allow physical, mental and social development in the existing environment. This book therefore endeavours to present the disease phenomena described from the point of view of developmental biology and developmental psychology.

This volume documents the knowledge currently available on the differential effectiveness of various psychotherapeutic procedures for 22 clinical pictures in psychology. At the same time, it attempts to build a bridge between clinical practice and research. The pathogenesis of all the disorders is dealt with in a way that takes all the different schools into account, thus providing a broad-based framework of knowledge and explanation for psychological disturbances in adults. The author provides a detailed overview of the current state of knowledge on the development and treatment of psychological disorders in children and young adults. Symptomatology, frequency of occurrence, different explanatory approaches, comorbidities, diagnostic procedures, interviewing and test procedures, treatment options and prospects for success are presented through a critical examination of evidence-based research. The author aims to provide all practising paediatric psychotherapists with a critical work in scientific methodology that allows them to evaluate the state of research on the various disorders in a nuanced but nevertheless comprehensible way.

This book provides a clinical guide to the psychiatric assessment of infants and young children, birth through five years, and their families. It offers a comprehensive, data-rich framework for conducting mental health assessments of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The book includes a step-by-step guide for evaluation and assessment, reviewing relevant literature and best practices for working with very young children. It begins with an overview of the purpose and principles of psychiatric assessment and offers a protocol for planning and executing a thorough evaluation. Chapters examine critical aspects of the assessment process, including children's relationships with parents/caregivers, assessment of parents, cultural considerations, and play behaviors. Chapters also provide illustrative case vignettes and information on specialized tools that can be adapted for use in a private office or training clinic. Topics featured in this book include:Play-based assessment models for accessing the inner world of young children.The effect of caregivers and their reflective functioning on the mental health of young children.The use of adult-report rating scales in the clinical assessment of young children.Psychopharmacologic considerations in early childhood. The Clinical Guide to Psychiatric Assessment of Infants and Young Children is a must-have resource for researchers, clinicians, and related professionals, and graduate students in infancy and early childhood development, pediatrics, social work, psychiatry, and public health. “The volume is both highly practical and up to date, impressively bridging the gap between science and practice. The book is an invaluable guide for students and trainees and an important reference for seasoned clinicians.” David Oppenheim, Ph.D., University of Haifa “The book integrates relational, developmental and social-emotional health dimensions within each chapter, reviewing subjective and objective measures in a range of domains. The book is clear and user-friendly. I wholeheartedly recommend it!” Daniel S. Schechter, M.D., New York University School of Medicine “This important new volume provides multiple perspectives on the entire range of assessment methods and procedures used in early childhood mental health. This is a vital read for students and practitioners.” Charles H. Zeanah, M.D., Tulane University

Now completely revised (over 90% new), this definitive practitioner reference and course text comprehensively reviews evidence-based treatments for psychological disorders in children and adolescents. The significantly expanded fourth edition covers an increased number of disorders, as well as transdiagnostic issues and public health concerns. Psychosocial, pharmacological, and complementary therapies are identified and described in well-organized chapters that include rich clinical illustrations. Prominent experts address developmental considerations in treatment and offer guidance for tailoring interventions to each child and family's needs. Prior edition title: Treatment of Childhood Disorders, Third Edition, edited by Eric J. Mash and Russell A. Barkley. New to This Edition •All chapters are new, reflecting over a decade of clinical and empirical developments. •Chapters on additional clinical issues: bipolar disorder, suicidal and nonsuicidal self-injury, obsessive–compulsive disorder, infant and toddler problems, posttraumatic stress disorder, coping and emotion regulation, bereavement, early-onset schizophrenia, personality disorders, childhood obesity, and sleep problems. •Chapters on case conceptualization and evidence-based therapist flexibility. •Illustrative case examples and transcripts added throughout. •Updated for DSM-5; every chapter also considers transdiagnostic and dimensional issues. See also the editors'Assessment of Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence, Fifth Edition.

In Helping Parents of Diagnosed, Distressed, and Different Children, Eric Maisel provides clinicians with the tools they need to address the issues facing the parents of diagnosed children. In these pages, mental health professionals will find tips for using the right language to guide families through situations such as sibling bullying and parental divorce, as well as guidelines for thinking critically about children's mental health. Filled with hands-on resources including checklists and questionnaires, this valuable guide offers clinicians a set of strategies to help parents deal effectively with their child's distress, regardless of the source.

Developmental Pathways to Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders provides essential understanding on how disruptive behavior disorder (DBD) is characterized, its early markers and etiology, and the empirically-based treatment for the disorder. The book covers features and assessment of various DBDs, including oppositional-defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and antisocial personality disorder, the psychological markers of externalizing problems, such as irritability and anger, common elements of effective evidence-based treatments for DBD for behavioral treatments, cognitive therapies, and family and community therapies. A final section discusses new and emerging insights in the prevention and treatment of DBD. Provides a critical foundation for understanding how disruptive behavior disorder (DBD) is defined Looks at early markers and etiology of DBD Goes beyond the surface-level treatment provided by other books, offering in-depth coverage of various DBDs, such as oppositional-defiant disorder and antisocial personality disorder Examines the causal factors and developmental pathways implicated in DBD Includes cutting-edge insights into the prevention of DBD prior to the emergence of symptoms

À la fois traité de psychopathologie et guide pour la conduite de l'examen psychologique, la quatrième édition de cet ouvrage sythétise les avancées considérables faites récemment par la recherche clinique et épidémiologique en psychopathologie de l'enfant, en les éclairant par les conceptions théoriques qui semblent les plus pertinentes, qu'elles soient psychanalytiques, comportementales, cognitives ou néo-darwiniennes.

Donner du sens aux maux Crises de colère et opposition, difficulté à se faire des amis, à s'adapter à la vie scolaire, agressivité, hyperactivité, hypersensibilité, hyperémotivité, précocité... Quand l'enfant dérange, il perturbe l'équilibre familial mais peut aussi mettre en lumière ses failles. Car l'enfant qui n'entre pas dans le moule est bien souvent le révélateur d'un dysfonctionnement, en exprimant à travers son symptôme des conflits familiaux inconscients. Derrière un enfant en souffrance peut aussi se cacher un enfant thérapeute cherchant à guérir l'un de ses parents de sa peine, quitte à en tomber malade. Il est alors essentiel, au-delà du diagnostic, d'entendre ce que disent les souffrances de chacun. Quels sont les non-dits de l'histoire parentale qui frappent à la porte? Libérer la parole autour de ces questions et les penser ensemble permet d'apaiser les tensions, et avec le temps, de voir disparaître le symptôme. Virginie Megglé nous montre qu'en redonnant du sens aux maux, en comprenant les interdépendances systémiques ou transgénérationnelles, le symptôme chez l'enfant peut être l'occasion pour une famille de grandir et pour chacun de retrouver sa juste place.

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is arguably the most effective psychotherapy model for children and adolescents with emotional disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, etc.). Emotional disorders in youth frequently overlap or co-occur, and yet many of the existing, effective therapies available for children and adolescents with emotional disorders target just one or a smaller subset of these problems. The Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents, based in groundbreaking research from Jill Ehrenreich-May, David H. Barlow, and colleagues, suggest that there may be a simpler and more efficient method of utilizing effective strategies, such as those commonly included in CBT, in a manner that addresses the broad array of emotional disorder symptoms in children and adolescents. The child and adolescent Unified Protocols do this by framing effective strategies in the general language of strong or intense emotions, more broadly, and by targeting change through a common lens that applies across emotional disorders. Specifically, the child and adolescent Unified Protocols help youth by allowing them to focus on a straightforward goal across emotional disorders: reducing intense negative emotion states by extinguishing the distress and anxiety these emotions produce through emotion-focused education, awareness techniques, cognitive strategies, problem-solving and an array of behavioral strategies, including a full-range of exposure and activation techniques. The Unified Protocol for children and adolescents comprises a Therapist Guide, as well as two Workbooks, one for children, and one for adolescents.

ABNORMAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY, 7th Edition introduces you to childhood and adolescent disorders, treatment, and prevention using an approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of biological, psychological, social, and emotional influences. You'll view each disorder from the perspective of the whole child, with diagnostic criteria as well as emphasis on the strengths of the individual, environmental circumstances, issues pertaining to younger and older age groups, and the risk and protective factors affecting developmental pathways. Case histories, examples, and first-person accounts are at the heart of the text, bringing to life theories, disorders, and the real people who are affected by them.

​This handbook describes evidence-based methods of assessing psychological, educational, behavioral, and developmental problems in children and adolescents. It provides state-of-the-art analyses of leading assessment tools and methods. Chapters provide an overview of childhood assessment issues, diagnostic classification systems, interviewing and report writing, traditional assessment tools and methods, such as Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). In addition, chapters address daily living, academic, and social skills, commonly encountered psychological conditions, and developmental disorders, reviewing definitions and etiology, history of assessment and diagnosis, possible comorbid conditions, and current measures and procedures. The handbook also covers specific childhood disorders that often present assessment challenges in children, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, pain, and feeding and eating disorders. Topics featured in this handbook include:Adaptive and developmental behavior scales.Diagnostic classification systems and how to apply them to childhood problems and disorders. Intelligence testing and its use in childhood psychological assessment.Assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in persons with developmental disabilities. Self-Injurious behavior in children.Prevalence and assessment of common sleep problems in children.The Handbook of Childhood Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities Assessment is an essential resource for researchers, graduate students, clinicians, and related therapists and professionals in clinical child and school psychology, pediatrics, social work, developmental psychology, behavioral therapy/rehabilitation, child and adolescent psychiatry, and special education.

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is arguably the most effective psychotherapy model for children and adolescents with emotional disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, etc.). Emotional disorders in youth frequently overlap or co-occur, and yet many of the existing, effective therapies available for children and adolescents with emotional disorders target just one or a smaller subset of these problems. The Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents, based in groundbreaking research from Jill Ehrenreich-May, David H. Barlow, and colleagues, suggest that there may be a simpler and more efficient method of utilizing effective strategies, such as those commonly included in CBT, in a manner that addresses the broad array of emotional disorder symptoms in children and adolescents. The child and adolescent Unified Protocols do this by framing effective strategies in the general language of strong or intense emotions, more broadly, and by targeting change through a common lens that applies across emotional disorders. Specifically, the child and adolescent Unified Protocols help youth by allowing them to focus on a straightforward goal across emotional disorders: reducing intense negative emotion states by extinguishing the distress and anxiety these emotions produce through emotion-focused education, awareness techniques, cognitive strategies, problem-solving and an array of behavioral strategies, including a full-range of exposure and activation techniques. The Unified Protocol for children and adolescents comprises a Therapist Guide, as well as two Workbooks, one for children, and one for adolescents.

A unique, multi-discipline, developmental approach to childhood psychopathology Child and Adolescent Psychopathology is the only comprehensive text in the field to address genetic, neurobiological, and environmental factors within a developmental context. Based on cutting-edge research and aligned with the DSM-5, this book emphasizes how, when, and why disorders emerge among young people, and the ways in which symptom profiles change at different stages of development. This new third edition has been updated to include new chapters on OCD and trauma disorders consistent with DSM-5 classification, and includes new discussion on epigenetics and the neighborhood effects on the development of delinquency. Coverage includes extensive discussion of risk factors, from disturbed attachment relations and abuse/neglect, to head injury and teratogen exposure, followed by in-depth examination of behavior disorders and psychological disorders including Autism Spectrum, Schizophrenia Spectrum, and Eating Disorders. Psychological disorders in children are increasingly being explored from a relational perspective, and continuous advances in neurobiology research are adding an additional dimension to our understanding of cause, effect, and appropriate intervention. This book provides detailed guidance toward all aspects of childhood psychopathology, with a multi-discipline approach and a unique developmental emphasis. Discover how psychopathology emerges throughout the stages of development Learn how both genetics and environmental factors influence risk and behaviors Understand the prevalence, risk factors, and progression of each disorder Gain deep insight from leading experts in neurobiology and developmental psychopathology As the field of child psychology continues to evolve, behavioral and psychological disorders move beyond a list of symptoms to encompass the'whole child'—biology, chemistry, environment, and culture are becoming increasingly relevant in understanding and treating these disorders, and must be considered from the earliest assessment stages. Child and Adolescent Psychopathology provides comprehensive information on childhood disorders from a developmental perspective.

A step-by-step resource for treating more than 40 prevalent issues with proven strategies This comprehensive handbook for evidence-based mental health and learning interventions with children and adolescents is distinguished by its explicit yet concise guidance on implementation in practice. With a compendium of proven strategies for resolving more than 40 of the most pressing and prevalent issues facing young people, the book provides immediate guidance and uniform step-by-step instructions for resolving issues ranging from psychopathological disorders to academic problems. Busy academics, practitioners, and trainees in schools and outpatient clinical settings will find this resource to be an invaluable desktop reference for facilitating well-informed decision-making. Unlike other volumes that ignore or merely reference the evidence base of various interventions, this book focuses on providing immediate, empirically supported guidance for putting these strategies into direct practice. Issues covered include crisis interventions and response, social and emotional issues, academic/learning issues, psychopathological disorders, neuropsychological disorders, and the behavioral management of childhood health issues. Each chapter follows a consistent format including a brief description of the problem and associated characteristics, etiology and contributing factors, and three evidence-based, step-by-step sets of instructions for implementation. Additionally, each chapter provides several websites offering further information about the topic. Featuring contributions from leading scholars and practitioners on each issue covered, this book will be a valuable resource for child clinical and school psychologists, counselors, social workers, and therapists as well as other health and mental health professionals whose primary practice is with children and adolescents. Key Features: Demonstrates step-by-step, evidence-based interventions for more than 40 common childhood issues Provides treatment procedures that can be immediately put into practice Covers a wide range of mental health and academic/learning issues for children and adolescents Relevance for both school-based and clinically-based practice Includes contributions by noted experts in the field

Written from a developmental perspective, Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology is organized around five prominent and recurring themes: the course of normal development proceeds in an orderly and predictable direction; maladaptive behaviors represent deviations from the normal path; maladaptive behavior is represented by a continuum of severity (symptoms, syndromes, disorders) based on the degree to which behaviors deviate from the norm; individual, interpersonal, contextual and cultural factors interact in a reciprocal way to influence normal development and abnormal deviations; theoretical input from diverse perspectives can guide our understanding of underlying processes that precipitate and maintain behaviors and the different developmental pathways that might result. The revision will be divided into 5 sections, all integrating the DSM-5, and will include a new chapter on child maltreatment and self injurious behavior.

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is arguably the most effective psychotherapy model for children and adolescents with emotional disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, etc.). Emotional disorders in youth frequently overlap or co-occur, and yet many of the existing, effective therapies available for children and adolescents with emotional disorders target just one or a smaller subset of these problems. The Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents, based in groundbreaking research from Jill Ehrenreich-May, David H. Barlow, and colleagues, suggest that there may be a simpler and more efficient method of utilizing effective strategies, such as those commonly included in CBT, in a manner that addresses the broad array of emotional disorder symptoms in children and adolescents. The child and adolescent Unified Protocols do this by framing effective strategies in the general language of strong or intense emotions, more broadly, and by targeting change through a common lens that applies across emotional disorders. Specifically, the child and adolescent Unified Protocols help youth by allowing them to focus on a straightforward goal across emotional disorders: reducing intense negative emotion states by extinguishing the distress and anxiety these emotions produce through emotion-focused education, awareness techniques, cognitive strategies, problem-solving and an array of behavioral strategies, including a full-range of exposure and activation techniques. The Unified Protocol for children and adolescents comprises a Therapist Guide, as well as two Workbooks, one for children, and one for adolescents.

Bei Kindern und Jugendlichen mit Intelligenzminderung werden überdurchschnittlich häufig auch psychische Störungen festgestellt. Michael Buscher und Klaus Hennicke begeben sich mit diesem Buch also auf ein komplexes Therapiefeld. Auch wenn Intelligenzminderung keine Krankheit ist, muss für den therapeutischen Prozess der individuelle Entwicklungsstand differenziert eingeschätzt werden, und es müssen familiäre Optionen und Belastungen, die sich daraus ergeben können, mit bedacht werden. Die Autoren gehen mit wissenschaftlicher Sorgfalt vor und bereiten damit ein sicheres Terrain für die therapeutische Praxis. Gleichzeitig entwickeln sie einen wertschätzenden und multiperspektivischen Blick für die Bedürfnisse und Probleme der Kinder und Jugendlichen, deren Angehörige und professionellen Betreuer. Die erfahrenen Kinder- und Jugendpsychiater plädieren nachdrücklich für eine am Anliegen der Familien orientierte vernetzte Multiprofessionalität. Sie ist die Voraussetzung für ein ganzheitliches Verstehen und erfolgreiches therapeutisches Handeln. Systemische Praxis kann in hohem Maße gewährleisten, dass den Eltern und Kindern und deren berechtigten Anliegen in einer herausfordernden Realität die angemessene Aufmerksamkeit und Unterstützung zuteil wird.

This handbook identifies the various social deficiencies widely associated with children and youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It discusses possible causes as well as the lifelong effects if these deficiencies are not addressed. The handbook presents current behavioral and curriculum-based methods for assessing social deficits. Chapters examine the various interventions that have been used to improve social skills and behavior, including video modeling, peer-mediated interventions, and script fading. Chapters also assess various interventions using empirically based procedures, evaluate the research of each of these procedures, provide guidelines for treatment planning, and offer clinical recommendations. The handbook concludes with future directions for the development of both social behavior and clinical social skills interventions.Topics featured in the Handbook include:Impairments in social behavior that may result in negative outcomes such as depression, loneliness, and suicide in individuals with ASD.Bullying among youth with ASD.Behavioral skills training to promote social behavior of individuals with ASD.The Early Start Denver Model approach to helping young children with ASD.The implementation of social skills groups for individuals diagnosed with ASD.The Handbook of Social Skills and Autism Spectrum Disorder is a must-have resource for researchers, clinicians/professionals, and graduate students in clinical child, school, and developmental psychology, behavioral therapy, and social work, as well as such interrelated disciplines as child and adolescent psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine/therapy, pediatrics, and special education/educational psychology.

This book is intended to be both a practical evidence-based tool and an awareness-raising resource for teachers, teaching assistants, mentors and all adults who work with children and young people who present as'extremely challenging'in the school context. In every school there are a small number of pupils, less than five percent, who take up more than fifty percent of the staff's time. This book provides school staff with an approach to personalised interventions that enable those children or young people to build life-long resilience skills.

This handbook explores the rapid growth in childhood developmental disabilities (DD) treatments. It reviews current evidence-based treatments for common psychopathologies and developmental disorders and evaluates the strengths of the treatments based on empirical evidence. Spanning infancy through the transition to young adulthood, chapters provide definitions, etiologies, prevalence, typical presentation and variants, assessment and diagnostic information, and age considerations. Chapters also review established and emerging psychological approaches and pharmacotherapies for cognitive, behavioral, emotional, medical, academic, and developmental issues as diverse as mood disorders, the autism spectrum, memory problems, feeding disorders, Tourette syndrome, and migraines. The wide range of topics covered aids practitioners in working with the complexities of young clients'cases while encouraging further advances in an increasingly relevant field. Topicsfeatured in this handbook include:An introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis.Parent training interventions.Treatment strategies for depression in youth.Assessment and treatment of self-injurious behaviors in children with DD. Treatment approaches to aggression and tantrums in children with DD.Interventions for children with eating and feeding disorders. The Handbook of Childhood Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities Treatment is a must-have resource for researchers, graduate students, clinicians, and related therapists and professionals in clinical child and school psychology, pediatrics, social work, developmental psychology, behavioral therapy/rehabilitation, child and adolescent psychiatry, and special education.

This handbook highlights present-day information and evidence-based knowledge in the field of children's behavioral health to enable practitioners, families, and others to choose and implement one of many intervention approaches provided. Using a standardized format, best practices for the prevention and treatment of many childhood behavioral disorders are identified based on current research, sound theory, and behavioral trial studies. This revision includes an integration of the DSM-5 diagnostic manual and new chapters on childhood psychosis and military families, and a thorough updating of the research in the previous edition.

Ausgehend von der normalen Entwicklung der Persönlichkeit erläutert Barbara Senckel gleichermaßen die'Normalität'und die'Andersartigkeit'geistig behinderter Menschen. Deren oftmals fremd anmutende Handlungen werden dadurch verständlich, die Gestaltung einer lebendigen Beziehung wird wesentlich erleichtert. Das Buch wendet sich an Fachpersonal, Eltern und Angehörige sowie darüber hinaus an alle, die ihre Kenntnis der menschlichen Phänomene erweitern möchten.

Forensische Psychologie sowie Forensische Psychiatrie im Kindes- und Jugendalter stellen Spezialgebiete dar und bedingen zumeist die Zusammenarbeit verschiedener Berufsgruppen aus dem psychosozialen, medizinischen und juristischen Umfeld. Damit die forensische Tätigkeit entsprechend wissenschaftlichen Standards geleistet werden kann, ist ein regelmäßiger Wissensaustausch der einzelnen Fachdisziplinen notwendig und dazu möchte dieses Buch einen Beitrag leisten.Dieses Buch soll sämtliche im forensischen psychologischen und psychiatrischen Kontext mit Kindern und Jugendlichen arbeitende Fachleute ansprechen und so einen praktischen Leitfaden für Ärzte, Psychologen und Psychotherapeuten, Juristen, Sozialarbeiter und Pädagogen darstellen. Es fokussiert auf die österreichische Gesetzeslage in einem Strafverfahren bzw. Pflegschaftsverfahren, wirft jedoch auch einen Blick über die Ländergrenzen im deutschsprachigen Raum.

Dieses Buch richtet sich an alle Erzieher, Pädagogen, Ergotherapeuten, Logopäden, Physiotherapeuten und Pflegende, die mit Kindern und Jugendlichen mit psychischen Störungen arbeiten. Die erfahrene Autorin beschreibt die häufigsten Krankheitsbilder anhand von zahlreichen Fallbeispielen und gibt für den professionellen Umgang mit den Betroffenen hilfreiche Praxistipps. So lernen Sie, wie Sie bei Ihrer therapeutischen und pädagogischen Arbeit u.a. die psychische Gesundheit von Kindern und Jugendlichen fördern können.

Theoretically anchored and historically informed, Six Children is a book about the nuances of child psychoanalysis as these unfold in the encounter with different forms of early life anguish. Addressing autistic, homeless, and despondent children on the one hand, and greedy, betrayed, and angry children on the other, the book attempts to integrate developmental deficits, intrapsychic conflicts, and constitutional givens in evolving a deeper understanding of both severe and milder psychopathology. Ample clinical illustrations are provided and technical interventions pertinent to each of these situations are carefully fleshed out. Equal attention is given to holding and interpretation, family intervention and individual focus, and affect management and mentalization. The fact that the six main chapters of the book are sandwiched between a careful review and update of the field of child analysis makes the book especially suited for being used as a teaching tool in didactic curricula. A comprehensive and carefully selected bibliography imparts the book a scholarly quality, which exists alongside the text's literary and humane cadence.

A concise guide to the fundamentals of child psychopathology, complete with the latest developments Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Second Edition provides a concise, accessible overview of the major theories, assessment practices, and key issues. This updated Second Edition describes the significant changes in the way DSM™-5 conceptualizes disorders in children and adolescents, and includes a new chapter on child abuse, child maltreatment, and self-injurious behavior. Using practical case examples to illustrate key points, the book addresses specific disorders and problems prevalent among this age group—including anxiety, mood disorders, and traumatic stress. Each chapter features reader-friendly elements like Rapid Reference, Caution, and Don't Forget boxes that call out important information, facilitating easy look-up and quick navigation. This invaluable resource fills the need for an overview of the most current issues and changes in the field, allowing readers to: Review the development, theories, and influences in child and adolescent psychopathology Understand neurodevelopmental disorders including intellectual and developmental disabilities, ADHD, and specific learning disabilities or disorders Compare and contrast the manifestations of internalized vs. externalized disorders Examine later-onset disorders and special topics including eating disorders, substance abuse, and trauma-related disorders The book also includes appendices on ethical conduct, assessment instruments, and IDEA 2004, providing readers the guidance and tools that can help increase positive outcomes. Whether used as a secondary text or as a professional reference, Essentials of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Second Edition provides an authoritative briefing on this evolving area of practice.

This book explains how studies in brain development and epigenetics—the inextricable interplay of genes and environments—have led to breakthroughs in the understanding of children's psychological disturbances and serve to discredit the scientifically unsupported'chemical imbalance theory'of mental illness.Intended for mental health practitioners, concerned parents, and child advocates alike, this book presents a powerful new paradigm for understanding the causes of children's psychological disturbances—and as a result, the proper treatment of these symptoms. Based in cutting-edge research on the developing brain and epigenetics, this important volume serves to inform readers about the latest scientific conclusions and clinical practices that need to supplant pervasive and often dangerous drug prescriptions to millions of children.Sharna Olfman, PhD, and contributors including leading researchers, clinicians, and childhood advocates present their research findings and explain the implications for treatment of a range of symptoms, including autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), concussion syndromes, and mood disorders. The book definitively lays to rest the'chemical imbalance theory'of mental illness, a theory that has been roundly discredited by the scientific community but kept alive by the pharmaceutical industry. Chapters focus on the real science of epigenetics and the sensitivity of the developing brain to environmental influences such as trauma and chemical toxins—legitimate research findings that are largely ignored by mental health practitioners and rarely influence practice.

A complete guide to evidence based interventions for children and adolescents The past decade has witnessed the development of numerous interventions proved to be highly effective; several treatments are now considered to be'well established'or'probably efficacious'interventions for children. Given the range of providers working with children—clinical psychologists, child psychiatrists, clinical social workers, school psychologists, and marriage and family therapists—this book is designed to provide all professionals the information they now need about the use of these evidence-based interventions (EBIs), as well as the evaluation criteria used to determine their efficacy in in meeting the mental health needs of children. Alfano and Beidel have assembled a team of experts to write the disorder chapters. Each chapter begins with an overview of the disorder then delves into evidence-based approaches to treatment, the impact of parental involvement, case-by-case modifications, progress measurement, and clinical examples. In overview chapters the editors cover: The role of development in treatment planning and implementation Dissemination of EBIs into school and community settings The use of controversial therapies with children Emerging methods of service delivery and access improvement Comprehensive Evidence Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents provides clinicians, researchers, and students alike with the theoretical, conceptual, and practical skills to provide children and adolescents with the best care possible.

This volume presents cutting-edge advances in case conceptualization and intervention for children and adolescents, who typically present for mental health treatment with multiple, overlapping problems. Leading clinician-researchers examine common processes--including stress and coping, attention and interpretation biases, avoidant behaviors, and peer and family interactions--that underlie the development and maintenance of diverse forms of psychopathology. They describe exemplary treatments that target these processes and can be used across diagnostic categories. Chapters on specific treatment protocols address the theoretical foundations, clinical strategies used, which patient populations each treatment is suitable for, and the status of the empirical evidence base.

Das Buch setzt sich mit den erforderlichen Veränderungen der bisher unzureichenden Vorbereitungssituation der jugendlichen, unbegleiteten, minderjährigen Flüchtlingen auseinander und gibt Antwort auf die Frage, welche sozialpädagogischen Maßnahmen und Konzepte für diese erforderlich sind, um ihnen bestmögliche Startchancen für ihre persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung im Aufenthaltsland Deutschland zu ermöglichen.Immer mehr Jugendhilfeeinrichtungen nehmen eine neue Zielgruppe auf, die für sie eine besondere Herausforderung darstellt. Unbegleitete minderjährige Flüchtlinge, die durch den Verlust ihrer Heimat und ihrer Familienangehörigen sowie durch die erlebten Traumatisierungen besonders starken Belastungen ausgesetzt sind.Für den Umgang mit diesen Kindern und Jugendlichen in den aufnehmenden Jugendhilfeeinrichtungen bedeutet das eine große Verantwortung. Deren Mitarbeiter/innen versuchen ihr gerecht zu werden und diese jungen Menschen in bereits bestehende heterogene Regelwohngruppen einzugliedern; allerdings ohne dass ihnen bislang ein angemessenes zielgruppenspezifisches Konzept zur Verfügung steht.

En la actualidad existe la necesidad de instalar nuevos modelos y estrategias de evaluación que permitan profundizar en el comportamiento de los niños, indagar en la orientación de su pensamiento y sobre todo, evaluar el potencial de desarrollo a partir de la interacción con sus pares y con la participación activa del adulto cuando realizan una función de mediación en los procesos de aprendizaje. La autora ideo y aporta una metodología (Metódica) denominada Intermediación, mediación, exclusión e inclusión (IMEI) cuyo eje es la Intermediación. Lourdes Mara Ilizástigui del Portal es Doctora en Investigación Científica e Innovación Educativa por la Universidad de Málaga, España. Magíster en Educación Especial por el Centro de Referencia Latinoamericano de la Educación Especial y la Universidad de La Habana. Psicóloga y especialista en Educacional e Infanto-Juvenil. Universidad de La Habana y la Universidad de Chile. La investigación desarrollada por la Dra Ilizástigui ha estado orientada a los procesos cognitivos y a la formación profesional. En su labor profesional se ha desempeñado como Directora de la Educación Especial y del Centro de Diagnóstico y Orientación en Ciudad de La Habana, Cuba. Fundadora del Centro de Referencia Latinoamericano de la Educación Especial y Directora del Laboratorio de Trastornos Emocionales. Tiene publicado libros y artículos en revistas. En diferentes partes del mundo ha realizado labores de asesoramiento técnico en Psicología. Ha sido invitada a países como España, Venezuela, México, Argentina y Chile para impartir cursos, talleres, conferencias y participar en investigaciones. Actualmente es profesora y coordinadora del área de Psicología Educacional, coordinadora académica del magíster en Psicología Educacional y Directora del Magíster Atención Integral para la Primera Infancia en la Escuela de Psicología de la Universidad Santo Tomás, sede Santiago, Chile.

First published in 1991. D. W. Winnicott-one of this century's most important theorists-is the focus of the new edition of this extraordinary volume. Drawing extensively upon Winnicott's own papers and lectures, the main themes of his theory and personal development are revealed. His vast contributions to the understanding of the profound significance of infancy in the total life of human beings is brought to the foreground. And throughout, D. W. Winnicott-noted pediatrician and child analyst, revered teacher and theorist-shines through. Part I, The Background, discusses Winnicott's personal beliefs and the evolution of his theory of emotional development. In Part II, The Theory of Emotional Development, his main themes are introduced: Basic Assumptions, Early Psychic Functioning, Adapting to Shared Reality, and The Environmental Provision. Part III, Boundary and Space. considers some of the implications of Winnicott's theory of development for the individual, and for society. Boundary and Space provides the first systematic presentation of D. W. Winnicott's developmental and clinical methodology. This up­dated edition also includes a comprehensive bibliography of the works from which the book draws, in addition to an enlightening article that links Winnicott's evolving ideas to various stages of his life. For all pro­fessionals and students interested in human development, this volume is an essential invitation into the world of D. W. Winnicott. his words and work.

Les trois premières années de la vie représentent la période primordiale du développement moteur, cognitif, émotionnel, interpersonnel et des liens d'attachement. Durant cette période, « le développement peut opérer des arrêts, des régressions et des rattrapages impressionnants (…) ». La psychopathologie la plus précoce n'étant pas la plus simple, l'intervention thérapeutique, et plus encore la prévention précoce, nécessitent une théorie sur la genèse des troubles. Le clinicien a besoin des connaissances récentes sur le développement et ses théories, malgré la complexité du sujet, et son caractère souvent hypothétique. Cet ouvrage, structuré en deux parties, livre une vision à la fois historique de l'évolution des idées en matière de développement précoce, sans parti pris, en dégageant les avancées successives de cette discipline en constante évolution ; scientifique, à travers les théories et lois de l'évolution psychobiologique, les méthodes récentes d'observation foetale, les compétences précoces du bébé et les mécanismes qui assurent son développement ; et enfin pratique, grâce à une description détaillée des troubles majoritairement rencontrés, de leur classification, des méthodes d'observation des enfants et des parents, ainsi que des stratégies thérapeutiques et de prévention précoce pouvant être envisagées. Des cas particuliers sont également développés : diagnostic anténatal, survenue d'un cancer pendant la grossesse, prématurité, dépression postnatale, psychoses parentales, violence conjugale et maladies organiques et génétiques utiles à connaître en clinique de la petite enfance.