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  • The ISPCAN International Handbook of Child Abuse and Neglect

    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Kevin Lalor + 3 more
    • English
    ISPCAN International Handbook of Child Abuse and Neglect offers a comprehensive and accessible examination of the latest global knowledge on child maltreatment. In partnership with the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN), this handbook is designed for a diverse audience, including academics, researchers, policymakers, and health and social care professionals. This book aims to cultivate a shared language and enhance understanding of the complexities surrounding child abuse and neglect. Beginning with a thorough global overview, this book explores the contextual and environmental factors influencing child maltreatment, followed by detailed discussions on various forms of abuse supported by case studies from around the world. The latter sections focus on the latest intervention and prevention strategies, critically evaluating their effectiveness across different settings. Concluding with insights into future directions, ISPCAN International Handbook of Child Abuse and Neglect emphasizes emerging trends, innovative approaches, and the continual need for comprehensive research and policy development in this crucial field.

  • International Review Research in Developmental Disabilities

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 69
    • November 7, 2025
    • English
    International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities series volume 69, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Randomized Clinical Trials, Exploring Early Childhood and more.Additional chapters cover The Meaning of Family Advocacy in Diverse Cultural Landscapes and Practicing Partnership: Preparing Pre-Service Special Educators for Meaningful IEP Facilitation Through Simulation.

  • Advancing Equity and Empowerment

    Perspectives and Practices with Latinx Families of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 68
    • October 21, 2025
    • English
    Advancing Equity and Empowerment: Perspectives and Practices with Latinx Families of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Volume 68 in the International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Designing Interventions Targeting Social Isolation and Loneliness in Teens/Adults with IDD: Lessons Learned from Feasibility Studies, Designing syndrome-informed anticipatory interventions with community-based participatory principles, Babble Boot Camp in Down syndrome, Reevaluating Independence and Community for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, What is Down syndrome? The perspective of adults with Down syndrome, and more.Additional chapters cover Newly discovered causes of severe and profound Intellectual Disability: Developmental and behavioral outcomes associated with Tubulinopathy and The Impact of Cognitive Engagement on Alpha and Beta Wave Patterns in the Motor Cortex: Exploring Associations for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

  • Advances in the Study of Behavior

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 57
    • August 21, 2025
    • English
    Advances in the Study of Behavior, Volume 57 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of interesting topics, including Thinking Through Change: The Role of Environmental Factors in Shaping Vertebrate Cognition, Cold-Blooded Cognition: Recent advances in reptile cognition and their implications, Building by animals: myths and misunderstandings, and The Behavioral Ecology of Rapid Color Change in Fishes: Context, Diversity, and Open Questions.

  • Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

    Diagnosis, Neurobiology, and Therapeutic Innovations
    • 1st Edition
    • July 2, 2025
    • Gustavo H. Vazquez
    • English
    Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: Diagnosis, Neurobiology and Therapeutic Innovations offers a comprehensive reference on affective disorders, providing clinical practitioners with invaluable insights into recognition, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Dr. Vázquez meticulously examines the complexities of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, shedding light on the challenges of distinguishing between these conditions, particularly when manic or hypomanic episodes are not readily apparent. From historical perspectives to the latest DSM criteria, this book thoroughly examines depressive disorders and the variability in their clinical course.By highlighting mixed states and their implications for suicide risk, exploring the neurobiology and genetics underlying mood disorders, and discussing practical diagnostic tools and pharmacological interventions, this book equips readers with essential knowledge. Accessible language and comprehensive coverage make this an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, offering insights that can profoundly impact individuals grappling with these challenging mental health conditions.

  • International Review Research in Developmental Disabilities

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 67
    • November 23, 2024
    • English
    International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities, Volume 64 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Designing Interventions Targeting Social Isolation and Loneliness in Teens/Adults with IDD: Lessons Learned from Feasibility Studies, Designing syndrome-informed anticipatory interventions with community-based participatory principles, Babble Boot Camp in Down syndrome, Reevaluating Independence and Community for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, What is Down syndrome? The perspective of adults with Down syndrome, and more.Additional chapters cover Newly discovered causes of severe and profound Intellectual Disability: Developmental and behavioral outcomes associated with Tubulinopathy and The Impact of Cognitive Engagement on Alpha and Beta Wave Patterns in the Motor Cortex: Exploring Associations for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

  • Life Experiences of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 66
    • October 24, 2024
    • English
    Life Experiences of Adults with Intellectual and Development Disabilities, Volume 67 in the International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters include Inclusive Postsecondary Education for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Neurodiversity-affir... clinical care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Community Participation in Autistic Young Adults, Employment Services Landscape and Best Practices for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and much more.Additional chapters cover Exercise During Adulthood and Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Aging and Retirement of Adults with IDD.

  • Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Process

    Child and Adolescent Assessment and Intervention
    • 1st Edition
    • October 23, 2024
    • Jac J. W. Andrews + 1 more
    • English
    Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Process: Child and Adolescent Assessment and Intervention presents an in-depth analysis by experienced psychologists on how to engage in clinical reasoning and decision making from assessment to intervention with children and youth. This book emphasizes the importance of using and articulating clinical reasoning within a well-defined framework and its goal in guiding diagnostic and treatment decisions. This book encourages critical thinking including reflection, judgment, inference, problem solving, and decisionmaking based on the interaction of efficient and effective clinical judgment and truth-seeking accountability.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.

  • Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy

    • 6th Edition
    • September 20, 2024
    • Aubrey H Fine + 5 more
    • English
    Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy, Sixth Edition continues to be the leading textbook and reference in this field for clinical practitioners. The book provides the evidence basis for the effectiveness of this treatment, as well as guidelines for how to perform it from the selection of treatment animal to application with patients. This new edition is fully updated and contains 15 new chapters on culture, research, standards, of practice, and more. Organized into four sections, the book explores the conceptualization of the animal-human bond, best practices for AAI professionals, considerations related to animal selection/ training/ welfare, and utilizing AAI in special populations.The book may serve as a study guide for the Animal Assisted Intervention Specialist Certification Exam.

  • Advances in the Study of Behavior

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56
    • May 22, 2024
    • English
    Advances in the Study of Behavior, Volume 56 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of interesting topics, including Playing to the crowd: using Drosophila to dissect mechanisms underlying plastic male strategies in sperm competition games, Social breeding and its challenges: A case study on village weaverbirds, Inbreeding depression and social interactions, Sleeping beauties? Copulatory quiescence in arachnid females, and more.