Martin Herbert

Broschiertes Buch

Developmental Problems of Childhood and Adolescence

Prevention, Treatment and Training

Beschreibung

This book provides a practical guide to, and critical review of, community and individual professional interventions that could ease the lives of children with developmental disorders and mental health problems. The book is structured around the developmental stages and tasks in a child's life span, from conception to teenage years. It covers inherited disorders, intrauterine problems, neonatal and perinatal problems, early childhood attachment and physical disorders, disabilities at school, and problems associated with socialisation. It also discusses problems that affect children at all ages, such as learning disabilities and abuse, and various psychological and psychiatric disorders. A constant theme of the book is the role of parents, the family, and the community, in interventions. Written by a leading expert in child and adolescent clinical psychology and social work, the book bridges the gap between psychosocial interventions and medically-based treatments. Its design allows it to be used alongside Martin Herbert's Typical and Atypical Development: From Conception to Adolescence (BPS Blackwell, 2003).

Autor

Martin Herbert is Emeritus Professor of Clinical and Community Psychology at Exeter University. He has held a variety of senior clinical and academic posts, including lecturer and clinical psychologist at the Institute of Psychiatry, Director of the School of Social Work at the University of Leicester, Mental Health Act Commissioner, and Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Healthcare Trust. In 1994 he was awarded the Monty Shapiro Prize for distinguished contribution to Clinical Psychology by the British Psychological Society. He is the author of many books, including Typical and Atypical Development: From Conception to Adolescence (BPS Blackwell, 2003).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 322
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Februar 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 494g
• ISBN-13: 9781405115926
• ISBN-10: 1405115920
• Artikelnr.: 21768434

Rezensionen

"This is another outstanding book by Professor Martin Herbert, aleading UK expert on clinical child psychology. This volume offersa brief authoritative summary of scientific knowledge about theassessment, treatment and prevention of common problems ofchildhood and adolescence. It will be of particular interest toclinical psychologists in training, experienced psychologists andother health care professionals." Professor Alan Carr, Directorof Clinical Psychology Training, University College Dublin

"Here we have not only a comprehensive and up-to-date review ofthe evidence concerning the developmental difficulties of childrenand young people, but an analysis of preventive measures, treatmentissues and the training of practitioners -

all within one set ofcovers! This book is a tour de force! It should be a key referencefor every psychologist, psychiatrist, family therapist, socialworker and all practitioners who work with children and theirfamilies." Carole Sutton, Associate Director, Unit for ParentingStudies, De Montfort University

"Martin Herbert has achieved the result that we have becomeaccustomed to expect from his writing: an informative and veryreadable account of a range of developmental problems which willbecome essential reading for students and practitioners workingwith children and young people of all ages. In this book he managesto combine essential clinical and diagnostic information withrelevant and reassuring advice on treatment and remediation basedon his long experience of work as a clinician and researcher. Thisis an encyclopaedic and impressive resource." Professor IngridLunt, Dean of the Doctoral School, Institute of Education,University of London

"Martin Herbert continues to show his understanding, compassionand commitment to children and their families in this new book. Itcontains a wealth of information presented in the most accessibleway, and will be of great value to everyone interested in theprevention and treatment of developmental problems." HiltonDavis, Professor of Child Health Psychology, King's College,University of London