Pediatric Disorders of Regulation in Affect and Behavior: A Therapists Guide to Assessment and Treatment

Pediatric Disorders of Regulation in Affect and Behavior: A Therapist's Guide to Assessment and Treatment 2e represents state of the art coverage of the latest theory, research and treatment strategies for infants and children with problems of regulation. This comprehensive book, designed for mental health professionals and occupational therapists working with infants and children, provides the most recent advances in addressing disorders of self-regulation. Grounded in research, the development of self-regulation from infancy through early childhood is presented. Screening and assessment procedures are described in detail to help the reader evaluate self-regulation, attention, sensory processing, and parent-child interactions in infants and children. Clinicians learn how to address different types of regulatory problems in infants and children by working through the parent-child relationship. Specific treatment approaches for problems of mood regulation, sensory processing, attention, sleep, feeding, and play and social interactions are described in detail. Detailed case presentations are included in each chapter to demonstrate this innovative and integrated treatment approach. Full of practical advice, this book is a valuable resource for early intervention programs, day cares and preschools, and infant/child mental health programs. Content updated to reflect DSM-VCovers disorders of infancy through childhoodIncorporates screening and assessment proceduresDiscusses evaluation of attention, sensory processing, and parent child-interactions Provides treatment for issues of mood, sleep, feeding, play, and social interaction INDICE: I. Problems of self-regulation in children II. Mood disregulation: Strategies for the irritable, angry and explosive child III. Anxiety Disorders IV. Dealing with depression V. Eating disorders VI. Sleep disorders VII. Obsessive-compulsive disorder VIII. Attentional problems in children IX. The sensory defensive child: when the world is too bright, noisy, and too close for comfort: X. Addressing attachment and relationship problems Skill Sheets: A. How to organize the environment for better attention B. How to self-observe and chart your thoughts and feelings C. How to set daily goals and reward yourself for task completion D. Understanding your sensory and emotional profile E. Short meditations to create a sense of calm F. Changing the sensory environment at home and school G. Techniques for healthy sleep habits H. Overcoming eating problems I. Maintaining daily structures

• ISBN: 978-0-12-810423-1
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 534
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2017
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés