Evidence-Based Practice in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology

Presented from the increasingly popular evidence-based model of practice, and with ethical, multicultural, and training issues interwoven throughout, this edited handbook is the first of its kind to consider the complete psychological needs of infants and young children. Chapters provide thorough coverage on a variety of topics facing professionals working with infants and young children; including: treatment of particular presenting problems such as aggression and behavioral disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, and more. Mental health professionals working in both private practice as well as in schools will benefit from practical research and insightful educational recommendations interwoven throughout. Also of benefit to special education teachers and school administrators.An authoritative guide to evidence-based treatment of infants and young children§Evidence-Based Practice in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology is the first handbook of its kind to consider the complete psychological needs of infants and young children, from birth to early childhood. With a focus on evidence-based practice, the book provides a balanced perspective of diverse and ethical practice with research and educational recommendations interwoven throughout.§Comprehensive in scope, Evidence-Based Practice in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology is divided into four sections:§Foundations provides the framework for considering psychological and educational service provisions for young children and their families§Assessment and Intervention includes chapters on assessing infants, toddlers, preschoolers, parents and families, and bilingual and multicultural children§Evidence-Based Practice addresses evidence-based treatmentsfor particular issues such as autism, ADHD, health impairments, and more§Contemporary Issues examines current perspectives on issues such as childcare, neuropsychology, Response to Intervention (RTI) and violence prevention