Emotional and Behavioral Problems: A Handbook for Understanding and Handling Students

Studies show 10% of all children and adolescents in the U.S. experience emotional and behavioral problems serious enough to need professional help. The authors take a complex, under-discussed topic and give teachers and administrators useful, basic guidelines they can put to use quickly in understanding, identifying, and helping this special group of students. This well-organized, easy-to-follow handbook features:Definitions and causes of emotional and behavioral problems Concrete examples of diagnostic and assessment methods Detailed management programs for treating emotionally and behaviorally challenged students Resource lists for both the professional and the parents