Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth

I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS HISTORY. 1. Definition: The Nature of the Problem. 2. Prevalence: The Extent of the Problem. 3. The History of the Problem: Development of the Field. 4. Conceptual Models: Approaches to the Problem. II. ASSESSMENT. 5. Screening and Classification. 6. Evaluation for Instruction. III. CAUSAL FACTORS. 7. Biological Factors. 8. Family Factors. 9. School Factors. 10. Cultural Factors. IV. FACETS OF DISORDERED BEHAVIOR. 11. Attention and Activity Disorders. 12. Conduct Disorder: Overt Aggression. 13. Conduct Disorder: Covert Antisocial Behavior. 14. Delinquency, Substance Abuse, and Early Sexual Activity. 15. Anxiety and Related Disorders. 16. Depression and Suicidal Behavior. 17. Schizophrenia and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. V. IMPLICATIONS: A BEGINNING POINT. 18. A Personal Statement. Glossary. References. Name Index. Subject Index.