Psychiatric Disorders : Current Topics and Interventions for Educators
, by Paul C. McCabe
- ISBN: 9781412968768 | 1412968763
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 2/23/2010
Written for school psychologists, counselors, administrators, and teachers, this concise, well-researched volume provides a balanced perspective on the most important psychiatric issues for educators today.
| Preface | |
| Acknowledgments | |
| Neuropsychiatric Conditions Affecting Children | |
| Developments in Neuropsychiatric Treatment: New Challenges and Old Problems | |
| Introduction | |
| Linking Neurotransmitters to Behavior | |
| Increasing Specificity of Medications | |
| Medication Side Effects | |
| (De-) Emphasis on Talk Therapies | |
| Future Directions | |
| References | |
| Neurochemical Bases of Tourette Syndrome and Implications for Educators | |
| Introduction | |
| Glossary | |
| Literature Review | |
| Prevalence and Epidemiology | |
| Clinical Phenomenology | |
| Comorbidity | |
| Neurochemical Bases | |
| Implications for Educators | |
| Educational Strategies | |
| Discussion Questions | |
| Research Summary | |
| Handout-Tourette Syndrome | |
| Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder | |
| Introduction | |
| Glossary | |
| Literature Review | |
| Symptoms of bipolar Disorder | |
| Differential Diagnosis | |
| Interventions for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder | |
| Medical Management | |
| Psychosocial Interventions | |
| Conclusions | |
| Implications for Educators | |
| School-based Interventions | |
| Educational Strategies | |
| Discussion Questions | |
| Research Summary | |
| Handout-Pediatric Bipolar Disorder | |
| Parental Control Effects on Separation Anxiety Disorder in Children | |
| Introduction | |
| Glossary | |
| Literature Review | |
| Behavioral Control | |
| Parental Anxiety | |
| Parental Affection | |
| Discipline | |
| Psychological Control | |
| Cultural Differences | |
| Parental Factors | |
| Implications for Educators | |
| Prevention | |
| Intervention | |
| Educational Strategies | |
| Discussion Questions | |
| Research Summary | |
| Handout-Interventions for Children with Separation Anxiety Disorder | |
| Mood Disorders and Creativity | |
| Introduction | |
| Glossary | |
| Literature Review | |
| Link Between Bipolar Disorder and Creativity | |
| Neurobiological and Genetic Model | |
| Implications for Educators | |
| Educational Strategies | |
| Discussion Questions | |
| Research Summary | |
| Handout-Use of Creative Mediums with Children and Adolescents with Mood Disorders | |
| Psychopharmacology | |
| Atypical Antipsychotic Use in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review for Educators | |
| Introduction | |
| Background | |
| The Effects of Atypical Antipsychotic on Symptoms of ASD | |
| Agression | |
| Hyperactivity | |
| Mood | |
| Cognition | |
| Side Effects | |
| Clozapine | |
| Olanzapine | |
| Risperidone | |
| Quetiapine | |
| Ziprasidone | |
| Conclusions | |
| Educational Strategies | |
| Discussion Questions | |
| Research Summary | |
| Handout-Use of Atypical Antipsychotic Medication with Children and Adolescents | |
| Tardive Dyskinesia with Typical and Atypical Antipsychotic Medications in Children and Adolescents | |
| Introduction | |
| Background | |
| Symptoms and Prevalence | |
| Prevalence of TD | |
| Treatment of TD | |
| Implications for Educators | |
| Educational Strategies | |
| Discussion Quesitons | |
| Research Summary | |
| Handout-Tardive Dyskinesia | |
| Recent Advances in the Medical Management of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder | |
| Introduction | |
| Background | |
| Psychostimulants | |
| Atomoxetine | |
| Novel and Alternative Medicines | |
| Conclusion | |
| Implications for Educators | |
| Educational Strategies | |
| Discussion Questions | |
| Research Summary | |
| Handout-Recent Advances in the Medical Management of ADHD | |
| Polypharmacy Prescription Practices in School-Aged Populations: Challenges and Considerations | |
| Introduction | |
| Background | |
| Overview and Definitions | |
| Risks Associated with Polypharmacy | |
| Assumptions Associated with Polypharmacy | |
| Medication Use in School-aged Populations | |
| Medication Use within Vulnerable Populations | |
| Prevalence of Polypharmacy in Childhood Populations | |
| Cultural Considerations and Polypharmacy | |
| Interventions | |
| Combined Medication Approaches | |
| Monitoring Combined Medication Treatments | |
| Implications for Educators | |
| Educational Strategies | |
| Discussion Questions | |
| Research Summary | |
| Handout- Polypharmacy Prescription Practices in School-aged Populations | |
| Educational Implications of Commonly Used Pediatric Medications | |
| Introduction | |
| Background | |
| Medication Issues | |
| Non-specific Medication Side Effects | |
| Issues Specific to Medications for Treatment of Asthma | |
| Issues Specific to Medications for Pain and Fever | |
| Issues Specific to Medications for Cough and Colds | |
| Implications for Educators | |
| Assessment | |
| Intervention | |
| Advocacy and Education | |
| Conclusion | |
| Educational Strategies | |
| Discussion Questions | |
| Research Summary | |
| Handout- Medication Effects in Children | |
| Diatary Control and Supplement Use | |
| Dietary Modification in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders | |
| Introduction | |
| Background | |
| The GFCF Diet | |
| Research Limitations | |
| Conclusion | |
| Implications for Educators | |
| Educational Strategies | |
| Discussion Questions | |
| Research Summary | |
| Handout-Dietary Modification: The Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet | |
| The Prevention and Intervention of Eating Disorders | |
| Introduction | |
| Background | |
| Etiology Research Brief | |
| Neurological Findings | |
| Other Contributing Factors | |
| Prevention and Intervention Support | |
| Eating Disorder Prevention Practices and the Three Tiered Service Delivery Model | |
| Universal Prevention | |
| Targeted Prevention | |
| Identify At-risk Individuals | |
| Make Referrals/Be Aware of Resources | |
| Intervention Overview | |
| Implications for Educators | |
| School Reintegration | |
| Educational Strategies | |
| Discussion Questions | |
| Research Summary | |
| Handout-Prevention and Intervention of Eating Disorders | |
| Steroids in Adolescents: The Cost of Achieving the Physical Ideal | |
| Introduction | |
| Background | |
| Steroid Use and Effects | |
| Gender-specific Health Risks | |
| Physiological Health Risks | |
| Psychological and Behavioral Risks and Effects | |
| Withdrawal | |
| Prevalence of Steroid Use | |
| Reasons for Steroid Use | |
| Sports and Physical Performance Improvement | |
| Appearance | |
| Illicit Drug Use and Other Risky, Sensation-Seeking Behaviors | |
| Implications for Educators | |
| Educational Strategies | |
| Discussion Questions | |
| Research Summary | |
| Handout-Anabolic Steroid Use Among Adolescents | |
| Appendix | |
| Glossary | |
| References | |
| Index | |
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