Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Process
Child and Adolescent Assessment and Intervention
- 1st Edition - October 23, 2024
- Editors: Jac J. W. Andrews, Don Saklofske
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 5 5 2 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 5 5 3 - 8
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With a primary goal of providing examples of processes and procedures, this book validates and enriches the importance of clinical reasoning and decision making in psychology.
- Includes rationale for insight and conceptualization of clinical reasoning and decision making
- Uses models and illustrations to showcase clinical reasoning and decision making relative to child and youth concerns and needs
- Enables understanding of issues and experiences of children and youth in the psychological setting
- Presents approaches for explicit, conscious, and accountable critical thinking
- Outlines how to evaluate one's own thinking and the thinking of others
- Features examples of conscious, purposeful, and informed clinical reasoning, decision making, and critical thinking
- Facilitates a comprehensive and ethical analysis of issues in the lives of children and youth
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- List of contributors
- About the editors
- About the authors
- Preface
- Introduction
- Purpose of and rationale for the book
- Organization of the book
- Overview of chapters
- Features of the book
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword
- Clinical versus actuarial judgment
- Misinformation and disinformation
- Psychometrics
- Multisource, multimethod, and multisetting assessment
- Response to intervention
- Conclusion
- Further reading
- Chapter 1. Clinical reasoning in psychology: from assessment to intervention
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Overview
- Clinical reasoning in school psychology
- Clinical reasoning in clinical psychology
- Clinical reasoning in counselling psychology
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2. Clinical reasoning in psychology: a conceptual model
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Chapter overview
- Clinical reasoning in psychology
- Clinical judgment
- Truth seeking
- Critical thinking
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 3. Clinical reasoning and decision-making for specific learning disabilities
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Clinical reasoning for SLD determination
- A brief history of specific learning disorder
- IDEA definition of specific learning disability and methods of identification
- Three methods for SLD identification
- Three methods of SLD identification in perspective
- Over a century of progress in psychometric theories of intelligence
- Empirically established CHC cognitive–achievement relationships
- DSM definition and diagnosis of specific learning disorder
- A comprehensive approach to making diagnostic decisions for SLD
- Comprehensive evaluation of suspected learning disability: a case study
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 4. Attention, please! Clinical reasoning and decision-making for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Abstract
- Clinical reasoning and decision-making for ADHD
- Clinical reasoning considerations with respect to the diagnostic framework of ADHD
- Variability in attention complicates assessment of ADHD
- Considerations for age: plan an ADHD evaluation that works!
- Clinical reasoning considerations relative to ADHD assessment
- Putting together an assessment approach for ADHD
- Clinical reasoning considerations regarding ADHD treatment
- Case example #1
- Case example #2
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5. Clinical reasoning and decision making for anxiety: unraveling the threads
- Abstract
- Navigating the emotional roller coaster: anxiety in kids and teens
- Inside out: exploring the emotional maze of depressive and anxiety disorders in kids
- Clinical reasoning approach
- Case study presentation
- Conclusive steps: from worries to well-being in youth internalizing disorders
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 6. Clinical reasoning and decision-making for autism
- Abstract
- Introduction and framework overview
- Vignette
- Description of autism
- Assessment for autism
- Case study
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 7. Intellectual disabilities: clinical reasoning and decision-making
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Background
- The foundation of the decision-making model
- Examples of applying the clinical decision-making model
- Case study
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8. Developmental-relational perspectives to guide clinical reasoning and decision-making for children experiencing behavior problems
- Abstract
- Developmental-relational perspective for assessments and interventions with children experiencing behavior problems
- Overview of children experiencing behavior problems
- Stop Now and Plan intervention for children with behavioral problems
- Understanding children’s behavior problems from a developmental-relational perspective
- Early Risk Assessment List, Version 3 for children displaying disruptive behavior problems
- Considerations of the clinical reasoning model
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9. Health-related disorders: clinical reasoning for assessment and intervention
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Theoretical framework to inform assessment and intervention
- Practical framework for health-related condition–related assessment and intervention
- Illustrative case involving type 1 diabetes: assessment through intervention
- Illustrative case reason for referral
- Background information
- Initial hypotheses
- Assessment protocol
- Interpretation of assessment results
- Initial case conceptualization
- Diagnosis and eligibility determination
- Recommendations for intervention
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10. Eating disorders: clinical reasoning for assessment and intervention
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Pediatric eating disorders
- The Short Treatment Allocation Tool for Eating Disorders
- Collaborative care in treatment planning
- Application of STATED in pediatric eating disorders
- Engaging with people with lived experience
- Adaptations in the virtual context
- Equity, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility considerations
- A case study—using The STATED to inform clinical decision-making
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 11. Psychological health and well-being within school organizations: clinical reasoning for assessment and intervention
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Resilience: an aspiration, a guideline, and a practice goal
- Positive psychology, compassion fatigue, and self-care
- A comprehensive model for psychological services in schools in a scientist–practitioner framework
- School psychologists as scientist-practitioners
- Case study: context and clinical reasoning for an intervention path
- Referral
- Data collection: parent interview
- Data collection: teacher consultation
- Data collection: school and classroom
- Interventions considered for school and class
- Data collection: student
- Interventions considered for student in partnerships
- Food for thought
- Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- Appendix 11.1
- Afterword
- Conclusion
- Index
- No. of pages: 502
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 23, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443135521
- eBook ISBN: 9780443135538
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Jac J. W. Andrews
Dr. Jac J.W. Andrews is currently a Professor and past Chair of the School and Applied Child Psychology program (2010-2023) in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary. Over his career, Dr. Andrews has produced over 200 publications (e.g., peer and non-peer reviewed articles, book chapters, instructional manuals, and evaluation, and research reports) has conducted over 200 presentations, workshops, and seminars and has co-written/edited 12 books (1990-2024), 3 Provincial and International Teaching Manuals (1986-1991), and 3 Special Editions in Education and Psychology Journals (1993-2017). He is currently on the Editorial Board of a few journals including Canadian Psychology and Canadian Journal of School Psychology. The breadth and quality of his work has had a cohesive focus and strong theoretical and empirical foundations (Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Psychodynamic). Dr. Andrews has been involved in numerous professional organizations has undertaken many administrative functions and has been involved with several evaluation projects within and across numerous areas (for example, Health, Social Service and Justice, Psychology, and Education). His work relative to education and psychology has resulted in over 25 honours and awards including the Werklund School of Education Distinguished Research and Lecture Award (2018) as well as the Werklund School of Education Leadership Award (2018), the University of Calgary Group Leadership Award (2019), the Psychologist of the Year Award from the Psychological Association of Alberta (2020), the Canadian Psychological Association Fellowship for his significant contributions to psychology in Canada (2022) and the Order of the University of Calgary for his exemplary service to the University and outside communities (2023).
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Don Saklofske
Donald H. Saklofske, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Research Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Western Ontario. He was previously Full Professor at the University of Western Ontario, University of Calgary, and University of Saskatchewan, as well as holding several international Visiting Professorships. He has served on numerous professional and research committees, both national and international. His research and applied interests span individual differences, personality, intelligence and psychological assessment. He has published more than 500 journal articles, books, and book chapters covering a wide range of areas from intelligence and emotional intelligence to resiliency and psychological assessment. Don is currently editor of Canadian Psychology and Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment and Series Co-Editor for the Springer series on Human Exceptionality. He is a Fellow of APS, CPA and SPSP.