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Will my kid grow out of it? : a child psychologist's guide to understanding worrisome behavior / Bonny J. Forrest, JD, PhD.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Chicago : Chicago Review Press, [2014]Description: ix, 278 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1613747624 (paperback)
  • 9781613747629 (paperback)
Subject(s):
Contents:
"Is that normal?". Where to start when your child's behavior is troubling you ; Diagnosis, stigma, and the clinician's manual -- Common concerns and possible diagnoses. Infant and preschool mental health: even babies get the blues ; Delayed, different, not fitting in: does my child have an autism spectrum disorder? ; Overactivity and inattentiveness: does my child have ADHD ; Anxiety, fear, stress, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors: does my child worry too much? ; Sadness and loss: is my child just sad, or clinically depressed ; Picky eating and eating too much: does my child have an eating disorder? ; Bullying and aggression: could my child have oppositional defiant or conduct disorder? ; Problems with homework: does my child have a learning disability? ; Self-injury, suicidal feelings, and substance abuse: when things get more difficult -- Supporting your child. The medical professionals: who to turn to, what to know, and what to ask ; Getting services for your child from your school or state ; FAQ: answers to the most commonly asked questions in my practice -- Epilogue: after Newtown.
Summary: "A parental road map to navigate a child's mental health Helping parents determine whether their child's behavior is typical for the age or, possibly, a sign of something more serious they should look into, Will My Kid Grow Out of It? uses lay terms and concrete examples to aid adults in establishing if their child may have a commonly diagnosed issue such as ADHD, depression, a learning disability, and others; where to go to get help; how to get support from schools and the medical community; and what questions to ask along the way. Each chapter expands on a specific set of behaviors that may be problematic by listing types of problems, possible diagnoses, the types of treatments that have been found to be effective, discussions of the pros and cons of alternative treatments, and typical medications. The book provides readers with access to a free interactive online screening tool and Project SKIP. Extensive ancillary resources--such as an overview of child brain development, organizations and hotlines for families, a list of commonly used medications for mental health, and a glossary--are also included"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 155.413 F728 Available 33111007916121
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

At some point most parents wonder whether their child's behavior is "normal." He won't focus on his homework--could he have ADHD? She seems sad a lot--is she depressed? She's falling behind at school--could she have a learning disability? Such anxieties can plague parents, who are often hesitant to seek help for fear of stigmatizing their child or are unsure where to turn.

Will My Kid Grow Out of It? is an indispensable guide to the most common mental, neurological, and developmental issues kids--from newborn through high school--may be struggling with. Dr. Forrest draws on more than 20 years of experience treating and advocating for children to help worried parents sort through the health scares, contradictory information, and latest buzz terms to assess whether their child's behavior is typical for his or her age or a sign that professional attention may be warranted.



She uses lay terms to describe sets of behaviors that may be problematic, possible diagnoses, which professionals are appropriate to consult, effective treatments, and the steps to take to get support and services from schools and the state. The book even includes a code allowing readers access to a free online screening tool. A vital guide to have on hand during a child's formative years, Will My Kid Grow Out of It? is the most informative, fresh, and essential parenting guide released in years.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-270) and index.

"Is that normal?". Where to start when your child's behavior is troubling you ; Diagnosis, stigma, and the clinician's manual -- Common concerns and possible diagnoses. Infant and preschool mental health: even babies get the blues ; Delayed, different, not fitting in: does my child have an autism spectrum disorder? ; Overactivity and inattentiveness: does my child have ADHD ; Anxiety, fear, stress, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors: does my child worry too much? ; Sadness and loss: is my child just sad, or clinically depressed ; Picky eating and eating too much: does my child have an eating disorder? ; Bullying and aggression: could my child have oppositional defiant or conduct disorder? ; Problems with homework: does my child have a learning disability? ; Self-injury, suicidal feelings, and substance abuse: when things get more difficult -- Supporting your child. The medical professionals: who to turn to, what to know, and what to ask ; Getting services for your child from your school or state ; FAQ: answers to the most commonly asked questions in my practice -- Epilogue: after Newtown.

"A parental road map to navigate a child's mental health Helping parents determine whether their child's behavior is typical for the age or, possibly, a sign of something more serious they should look into, Will My Kid Grow Out of It? uses lay terms and concrete examples to aid adults in establishing if their child may have a commonly diagnosed issue such as ADHD, depression, a learning disability, and others; where to go to get help; how to get support from schools and the medical community; and what questions to ask along the way. Each chapter expands on a specific set of behaviors that may be problematic by listing types of problems, possible diagnoses, the types of treatments that have been found to be effective, discussions of the pros and cons of alternative treatments, and typical medications. The book provides readers with access to a free interactive online screening tool and Project SKIP. Extensive ancillary resources--such as an overview of child brain development, organizations and hotlines for families, a list of commonly used medications for mental health, and a glossary--are also included"-- Provided by publisher.

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