Child Psychopathology

These companion volumes offer a thorough and critical review of the major child disorders classified in the DSM-III and DSM-III-R, providing clinicians, researchers, and graduate students with evidence-based diagnostic and assessment guidance. Each chapter integrates historical context, definitional debates, and a selective but rigorous review of scientific literature to support proposed changes to diagnostic criteria. The books also present practical assessment models and methods aligned with these criteria, bridging theory, research, and clinical application across a wide spectrum of child mental health fields.

Key Features:

• Provides comprehensive reviews and critical evaluations of DSM-III and DSM-III-R child disorders.
• Integrates historical background, definitional issues, and literature-based analyses for each diagnosis.
• Proposes evidence-informed updates to diagnostic criteria.
• Offers assessment models and methods aligned with the proposed criteria.
• Serves a broad audience, including clinical child psychologists, child psychiatrists, pediatricians, school psychologists, social workers, and other child mental health professionals.
• Bridges research, theory, and practical application for assessment and diagnosis in child mental health.