Evidence-Based Practice in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology
Author(s): Barbara A. Mowder (Editor), Florence Rubinson (Editor), Anastasia E. Yasik (Editor)
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: August 10, 2009
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 792 pages
ISBN-10: 0470395265
ISBN-13: 9780470395264
Book Description
An authoritative guide to evidence-based treatment of infants and young children
Evidence-Based Practice in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology is the first handbook of its kind to consider the complete psychological needs of infants and young children, from birth to early childhood. With a focus on evidence-based practice, the book provides a balanced perspective of diverse and ethical practice with research and educational recommendations interwoven throughout.
Comprehensive in scope, Evidence-Based Practice in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology is divided into four sections:
Foundations provides the framework for considering psychological and educational service provisions for young children and their families
Assessment and Intervention includes chapters on assessing infants, toddlers, preschoolers, parents and families, and bilingual and multicultural children
Evidence-Based Practice addresses evidence-based treatmentsfor particular issues such as autism, ADHD, health impairments, and more
Contemporary Issues examines current perspectives on issues such as childcare, neuropsychology, Response to Intervention (RTI) and violence prevention
Editorial Reviews
Review
“…25 clearly-written, informative, and thorough chapters…address the assessment of and intervention for typically developing and special needs infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Students, practitioners, and researchers will benefit greatly not only from reading, but applying what they read in ‘Evidence-Based Practice in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology’ in their respective professional activities.” –Vincent C. Alfonso, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Graduate School of Education Fordham University
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Evidence-Based Practice in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology
Edited by
Barbara A. Mowder
Florence Rubinson
Anastasia E. Yasik
About the Author
Barbara A. Mowder, PhD, is Professor and Associate Chair of the Psychology Program and Director of the Graduate Psychology Program at Pace University in New York City.
Florence Rubinson, PhD, is Associate Professor and Program Head of the School Psychologist Graduate Program at Brooklyn College in New York City.
Anastasia E. Yasik, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology at Pace University in New York City.