Linda Wilmshurst 
Clinical and Educational Child Psychology 
An Ecological-Transactional Approach to Understanding Child Problems and Interventions

Clinical and Educational Child Psychology

‚There is no shortage of books on developmental psychopathology, but what is unique about this one is the effort to bridge clinical and educational practice with school practice. It is very well conceptualized, and the ecological and transactional approach is very appropriate to the subject matter. In fact, it is the only framework capable of providing a full picture of children’s mental health problems. This book is highly relevant for psychologists working with children and families, as well as for teachers and special education professionals.‘

Isaac Prilleltensky, Ph D, Dean, School of Education and Human Development, Professor of Educational and Psychological Studies, University of Miami

Clinical and Educational Child Psychology: An Ecological-fransactional Approach to Understanding Child Problems and Interventions examines developmental patterns in children aged 3 to 18 and the challenges that influence their developmental trajectory. Adopting a transactional-ecological perspective, Linda Wilmshurst explores the reasons why some children exposed to a variety of stressors may become vulnerable to a host of clinical, educational, and mental health problems. Initial chapters explore theoretical models and developmental milestones from early childhood through adolescence. Coverage also includes a variety of contemporary issues in the psychopathology of children and adolescents, with discussion of neurodevelopmental and disruptive behavior disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, attention and learning disorders, later onset disorders such as substance abuse and eating disorders, and issues of maltreatment that can result in trauma disorders.

Through an innovative presentation that combines clinical and educational psychological approaches, Clinical and Educational Child Psychology offers unique insights into our understanding of behavioral issues during the transition from childhood to adolescence.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part One The Foundations

1 Child and Adolescent Development: Normal and Atypical Variations 3

2 Theoretical Models 23

3 Developmental Milestones: Early and Middle Childhood 54

4 Developmental Milestones: Adolescence 84

5 Development from a Clinical and Educational Perspective 106

Part Two Child and Adolescent Problems and Disorders

6 Adjustment Problems and Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence 135

7 Early Onset Problems: Preschool and Primary School 162

8 Problems of Learning and Attention 192

9 Externalizing Problems and Disruptive Behavior Disorders 219

10 Internalizing Problems and Anxiety, Mood, and Somatic Disorders 242

11 Later Onset Problems: Eating Disorders and Substance Use/Abuse 276

12 Child Maltreatment and Self-Injurious Behaviors 301

13 Trauma and Trauma Disorders 328

Index 354

Über den Autor

Linda Wilmshurst is an Associate Professor at the Psychology Department of Elon University, North Carolina. She has authored several books and research papers on child and adolescent disorders. She has also practiced in the field as a clinical psychologist and educational (school) psychologist.