Understanding and Managing Behaviors of Children with Psychological Disorders

This book addresses a crucial gap in classroom behavior management by providing strategies tailored to children and adolescents with specific mental health and behavioral disorders. Unlike general behavior management texts, it focuses on the needs of students with psychopathology, helping educators prevent or reduce problem behaviors in the classroom. Each chapter begins with an overview of a particular disorder—such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, or oppositional defiant disorder—followed by practical, research-based strategies for managing behaviors associated with that condition. Written by experts in each field, the book is applicable for students across a broad age range, from early childhood through adolescence.

Key Features

• Disorder-specific strategies: Offers tailored classroom management techniques for a wide range of mental health diagnoses.
• Expert authorship: Each chapter is written by a professional with specialized knowledge of the disorder.
• Age-appropriate guidance: Strategies cover early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students.
• Practical and actionable: Focuses on techniques that can be immediately applied in real classroom settings.
• Comprehensive coverage: Includes ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, and other common behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Supports educators: Provides a clear, evidence-informed framework for improving classroom behavior and learning outcomes.