Handbook of Research in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Bringing together leading researchers, this book integrates the breadth of current knowledge on emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) in the school setting. Presented are best practices in identifying, assessing, and intervening with this difficult-to-teach population, with an emphasis on the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. Findings on early intervention and prevention are reviewed, and implications for research and policy discussed. Offering balanced, authoritative coverage of a rapidly growing field, the Handbook provides invaluable tools for practitioners, students, and investigators.Divided into five sections, the volume first addresses foundational issues in the EBD field, giving particular attention to the importance of evidence-based practice. Part II then focuses on evaluating the needs of individual students, critically reviewing such widely used methods as behavior rating scales, functional behavioral assessment, psychiatric and psychological testing, and curriculum-based assessment. Chapters in Part III offer an up-to-date examination of the characteristics of children and youth with EBD and describe the associated challenges for educators, families, and the children themselves. In Part IV, the book's largest section, the discussion turns to specific ways of helping students succeed. Reviewing the latest findings on intervention and treatment, chapters detail a range of strategies for improving student behavior, boosting self-control and social skills, and maximizing academic achievement. Finally, Part V covers a range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, showing how each can most effectively be used in program development and evaluation.Comprehensive and up to date, this state-of-the-science handbook is essential reading for anyone working with students with EBD, including school psychologists, general and special educators, and students and researchers in these fields. It will serve as a uniquely informative text for graduate level courses and seminars.Rutherford, Robert B., Jr. is the author of 'Handbook of Research in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders', published 2004 under ISBN 9781593850562 and ISBN 1593850565.