Now, more than ever, we need caring professionals who are willing to help children and families meet life's challenges. Introduction to Abnormal Child & Adolescent Psychology (4e) is designed to help you understand common childhood disorders, their causes, and their evidence-based treatment.
The text approaches children's problems from the perspective of developmental psychopathology: child development is best understood in the context of biological, psychological, and social-cultural risk and protective factors over time. It also emphasizes the importance of integrating psychological research and compassionate practice to help children and families in need.
