| Description |
ix, 230 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
The Guilford school practitioner series
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-223) and index. |
| Contents |
Psychiatric diagnosis : issues for school psychologists -- An overview of the DSM-IV diagnostic system -- Learning to use DSM-IV -- Disruptive behavior symptoms (externalizing problems) -- Emotional symptoms (internalizing problems) -- Substance-related problems, other "addictive" behaviors, and harmful environmental effects -- Highly focused symptom patterns -- Problems with mental ability, learning, communication, and cognition -- Highly atypical symptom patterns : pervasive developmental disorders and psychoses -- Personality disorders -- Additional codes and categories -- Ethics and professional responsibility in evaluation -- The case record : data and supporting documentation for diagnosis -- Seeking reimbursement for assessment and diagnosis within school settings -- DSM-IV and individuals with Disabilities Education Act -- Concerns about DSM-IV. |
| Subject |
Mental illness -- Diagnosis.
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Child psychopathology.
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School children -- Mental health.
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| ISBN |
1572303468 |
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