In the U.S., more than 10% of children are diagnosed with
psychiatric disorders, while countless others remain undiagnosed.
Defining what is "normal" and what is not is of great concern to
anyone who works with, guides, nurtures, teaches, or parents
children.

With new discoveries in mental disorders that affect children,
Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides an
informational guide to cognitive development at every stage of a
child's life, as well as how to diagnose, treat, and overcome the
cognitive barriers that impede learning and development.

How to identify and treat mental disorders
Covers behavior disorders, autism, attention deficit disorder,
reading disabilities, bipolar disorder, and more
Guidance on helping a child control impulses, develop self
esteem, and have good relationships

An essential guide for parents, teachers, and caregivers,
Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides a
detailed overview of an average child's cognitive development, how
to detect abnormalities, and what to do next.

Auteur

Laura L. Smith, PhD, is a clinical and school psychologist. Charles H. Elliott, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Together they have written several books, including Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder For Dummies.

Texte du rabat

Grasp a child's cognitivedevelopment, detectabnormalities, and learnwhat to do next

An essential guide for parents, teachers, and caregivers, Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides an informational guide to cognitive development at every stage of a child's life, as well as expert tips and guidance on how to diagnose, treat, and overcome the cognitive barriers that impede learning and development.

The nuts and bolts  delve into the soup of kids' development, including biology, psychology, learning, environment, and culture
What makes kids tick?  discover how heredity, environment, experience, and culture interact to determine a child's physical and emotional development
Watch them grow  get an understanding of what a "normal" childhood should look like from conception through adolescence, and the types of behaviors to anticipate throughout
Learn to spot trouble  find out what can go wrong during a child's development, from physical problems like chronic illness to psychological problems like autism
Ask for help  get expert guidance on the therapies and interventions that work, and how you can collaborate with professionals for an even better outcome

Open the book and find:

Physical, mental, and social development from conception through adolescence
Treatments and interventions that work
Physical and psychological problems that interfere with normal development
Common behavior disorders
The aftermath of abuse, trauma, and neglect
What to expect from therapy and medication
How to help kids cope at school

Learn to:

Understand the difference between "bad behavior" and behavior disorders
Know whether a child is ready for school
Help a child control impulses, develop self-esteem, and have good relationships

Résumé
A complete and comprehensive guide to why kids behave and think the way they do-and how to bring out the best in them. In the U.S., more than 10% of children are diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, while countless others remain undiagnosed. Defining what is "normal" and what is not is of great concern to anyone who works with, guides, nurtures, teaches, or parents children.

With new discoveries in mental disorders that affect children, Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides an informational guide to cognitive development at every stage of a child's life, as well as how to diagnose, treat, and overcome the cognitive barriers that impede learning and development.

How to identify and treat mental disorders
Covers behavior disorders, autism, attention deficit disorder, reading disabilities, bipolar disorder, and more
Guidance on helping a child control impulses, develop self esteem, and have good relationships
An essential guide for parents, teachers, and caregivers, Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides a detailed overview of an average child's cognitive development, how to detect abnormalities, and what to do next.

Contenu
Introduction. Part I: Understanding Children: The Big Picture.

Chapter 1: Exploring Child Psychology.

Chapter 2: What Makes Kids Tick?

Chapter 3: Goals of Growing Up.

Part II: Watching Kids Grow.

Chapter 4: Pregnancy, Delivery, and the First Year.

Chapter 5: Tackling the Toddler Years (Ages 14).

Chapter 6: The Middle Childhood Years (Ages 5 12).

Chapter 7: Traversing the Teen Years (Ages 1318).

Part III: Growing Great Kids.

Chapter 8: Creating Functional Families.

Chapter 9: Optimizing Education.