Behaviour problems in young children [[electronic resource] ] : assessment and management / / Jo Douglas

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910783738603321
• Autore: Douglas Jo <1950->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; New York, : Tavistock/Routledge, 2002
• ISBN: 1-134-97604-6; 1-280-17849-3; 9786610178490; 6610178496; 0-203-32881-7; 0-203-19159-5
• Edizione: [Taylor & Francis e-Library ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (229 p.)
• Disciplina: 618.92/89
• Soggetti: Behavior disorders in children; Child psychopathology
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction: causes of behaviour problems; Continuity; Causes of behaviour problems; Protective factors; Summary; Assessment of the problem; Listening to parents; The initial interview; Developmental assessment; Family assessment; Behavioural assessment; Summary; Positive parenting; Looking on the bright side; Setting goals of treatment; Using specific rewards; Developing parents' confidence; Summary; Setting limits; Temper tantrums; Non-compliance; Sibling rivalry and aggression; Arrival of a new baby; Summary; Eating and feeding difficultiesTypes of eating problems; Assessment of feeding problems; Management of feeding problems; Obesity; Pica; Summary; Toilet training; Diurnal enuresis; Nocturnal enuresis; Encopresis; Prevention; Bedtime and sleep problems; Causes of sleep problems; Types of sleep problems; Assessment of sleep problems; Methods of treatment; Prevention; Summary; Emotional problems; Habits; Bereavement; Divorce and parental separation; Summary; The overactive and hyperactive child; Causes of hyperactivity; Assessment ; of hyperactive behaviour; Management of hyperactive behaviour; SummaryCrying babies; Prevalence; Assessment of crying babies; Management of crying babies; Summary; References; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This comprehensive account of emotional and behavioural problems in young children is also a practical guide to the assessment and management of such children. It will be invaluable to all health professionals.