Evidence–Based Practice in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology
Author(s): Barbara A. Mowder (Editor), Florence Rubinson (Editor), Anastasia E. Yasik (Editor)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 4 Sept. 2009
Language: English
Print length: 792 pages
ISBN-10: 0470395265
ISBN-13: 9780470395264
Book Description
Presented from the increasingly popular evidence-based model of practice, and with ethical, multicultural, and training issues interwoven throughout, this edited handbook is the first of its kind to consider the complete psychological needs of infants and young children. Chapters provide thorough coverage on a variety of topics facing professionals working with infants and young children; including: treatment of particular presenting problems such as aggression and behavioral disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, and more. Mental health professionals working in both private practice as well as in schools will benefit from practical research and insightful educational recommendations interwoven throughout. Also of benefit to special education teachers and school administrators.
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.