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PublisherAmerican Psychological Association

ISBN-101433822210

ISBN-139781433822216

eBay Product ID (ePID)219154927

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Book TitleChild Maltreatment : a Developmental Psychopathology Approach

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicDevelopmental / Adolescent, Developmental / Child, Abuse / Child Abuse, Psychopathology / General

Publication Year2016

IllustratorYes

GenreFamily & Relationships, Psychology

AuthorPatricia K. Kerig, Kathryn A. Becker-Blease

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight9.4 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width7.8 in

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LCCN2015-042238

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal616.85/8223

Table Of ContentSeries Foreword Anne DePrince and Ann T. Chu Maltreatment From a Developmental Psychopathology Perspective Infant and Toddler Maltreatment Maltreatment of Preschool-Age Children Maltreatment in Middle Childhood Maltreatment in Adolescence Emerging Adulthood Afterword Appendix References Index About the Authors

SynopsisExplains and summarises the science of developmental psychopathology for clinicians and other professionals who work with maltreated children and those at risk. The authors focus particularly on how maltreatment differentially affects children at key stages of their lives, ranging from infancy to early adulthood, so that clinicians can be aware of ......, Child maltreatment has enormous costs, both at the individual and the societal level. Today, thanks to increased knowledge and awareness, we are better equipped than ever to prevent the trauma of child abuse and to intervene to help maltreated children. Yet, fundamental questions remain. How and why does normal development go awry in maltreated children? Why are some children more affected than others, and what are the processes that promote or undermine resilience? How can clinicians and child protection professionals help neglected and abused children and their families in the most timely and effective manner? This book explains and summarises the science of developmental psychopathology for clinicians and other professionals who work with maltreated children and those at risk. The authors focus particularly on how maltreatment differentially affects children at key stages of their lives, ranging from infancy to early adulthood, so that clinicians can be aware of age specific vulnerabilities. This handy guide encourages its readers to look beyond immediate presenting problems to better understand the needs and experiences of their young clients., Child maltreatment has enormous costs, both at the individual and the societal level. While we are better equipped than ever to help maltreated children, fundamental questions remain. How does normal development go awry in these children? Why are some children more affected than others? And how can concerned professionals best help these children and their families? This book explains the science of developmental psychopathology for clinicians and other professionals who work with at-risk children. The authors focus particularly on how maltreatment differentially affects children at key stages of their lives, from infancy to early adulthood. Armed with this understanding, clinicians can be aware of age-specific vulnerabilities and better tailor their interventions.

LC Classification NumberRC569.5.C55B335 2016