Casebook in Child Behavior Disorders

Casebook in Child Behavior Disorders, 6th Edition provides a comprehensive, case-based exploration of childhood-onset behavioral disorders, integrating the latest research and DSM-5 criteria. By emphasizing the interaction between developmental trajectories and environmental influences, this text allows readers to see how disorders manifest uniquely in each child. The book uses richly detailed, complex, and mixed cases to illustrate diagnosis, assessment, and treatment, helping students and practitioners develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.

Key Features:

• Focuses on developmental and environmental influences in the presentation of child behavior disorders.
• Includes detailed case studies demonstrating disorder expression from presentation to diagnosis and treatment.
• Explores DSM-5 criteria in real-world clinical contexts.
• Features mixed and complex cases to challenge diagnostic reasoning.
• Provides practical guidance for applying theory and research to clinical practice.
• Useful for students, clinicians, and professionals seeking a hands-on approach to child behavior