Assessment and treatment of childhood problems

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"Now in a revised and updated second edition, this book has helped countless professionals understand and manage frequently encountered childhood disorders. The focus is on enhancing children's development, intervening promptly and effectively when problems arise, and helping parents manage the large and small stressors involved in bringing up children today. The second edition reflects the latest developments in behaviorally oriented assessment and treatment, incorporating new topics and new research on what really works for children and families. It is an indispensable guide for all clinicians and students interested in the nuts-and-bolts of evidence-based practice.". "This volume is a valuable resource for all practitioners working with children and families, including clinical and school psychologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, social workers, pediatricians, and pediatric nurses. Ideal for student use as well, it serves as a text in advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level courses."--BOOK JACKET.