Disorders of Childhood

Disorders of Childhood (4th Edition) by Parritz and Troy presents a comprehensive, developmentally informed framework for understanding child and adolescent psychopathology. Written with the whole child in mind, the text situates psychological disorders within the context of typical development and developmental pathways, emphasizing a developmental psychopathology perspective that reflects current scientific understanding.

Key Features:

• Presents disorders in relation to typical development and developmental trajectories.
• Emphasizes continuity between typical and atypical development.
• Explores themes of risk and resilience in child and adolescent mental health.
• Integrates complex, multi-level models of psychopathology.
• Examines children within relationships and broader social and cultural contexts.
• Highlights the holistic nature of development, focusing on strengths as well as challenges.
• Encourages understanding disorders through the lived experiences of individual children.