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Books in Developmental and educational psychology

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences

    Using Evidence to Advance Research, Practice, Policy, and Prevention
    • 2nd Edition
    • Gordon J. G. Asmundson + 1 more
    • English
    The second edition of “Adverse Childhood Experiences: Using Evidence to Advance Research, Practice, Policy, and Prevention” delves deeper into the foundational ACEs Study, providing a thorough review alongside comprehensive definitions and assessment methodologies. From mental and physical health outcomes to the neurodevelopmental mechanisms linking ACEs to psychopathology, sexual violence, and sexual health outcomes, this edition presents a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between adverse experiences and lifelong consequences. Newly incorporated content addresses contemporary issues, redefining ACEs, exploring the appropriateness of routine screening, and contemplating ACEs from a global perspective. Professionals working with children and families, including physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, lawyers, judges, public health leaders, policy makers, and government delegates, will find this evidence-based resource invaluable. "Adverse Childhood Experiences" not only equips practitioners with the latest research findings but also presents strategies for preventing ACEs, fostering trauma-informed care, resilience, and emphasizing the crucial role of safe, stable, and nurturing environments for children. This second edition cements its status as an indispensable guide, addressing the evolving landscape of ACEs with precision and relevance.

  • Computational and Modeling Approaches to Development

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 70
    • English
    Computational and Modeling Approaches to Development, Volume 70 in the Advances in Child Development and Behavior series, continues the tradition of this longstanding resource as an essential reference for researchers, scholars, and students in developmental psychology and related disciplines. It presents timely updates and fresh perspectives on a broad range of developmental processes, integrating insights from cognitive, social, emotional, and biological domains. Each chapter enhances understanding of the mechanisms underlying children’s growth and adaptation, making this release an indispensable resource for those seeking to remain informed about emerging directions and methodologies in the field.Chapters feature contributions from an international panel of authors, offering comprehensive reviews and theoretical advances that reflect the current state of knowledge in child development and behavior.

  • Advances in Child Development and Behavior

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 69
    • English
    Advances in Child Development and Behavior, Volume 69, the latest release in this classic resource on the field of developmental psychology, includes a variety of timely updates, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include Autonomic and Attentional Pathways in the Emergence of Autism: Bridging Mechanisms and Real-World Contexts in Infancy, The Sound-of-Words model: a developmental perspective of phonolexical acquisition, The Development of Children's Beliefs about Ability, and Assessing Children’s Spatial Thinking: Insights, Challenges, and Implications,

  • Embracing the Complexity of Gender

    An Inclusive, Feminist, & Developmental Exploration
    • 1st Edition
    • Emily Keener
    • English
    Embracing the Complexity of Gender examines the heart of a modern gender revolution, exploring the dynamic and multifaceted nature of gender in contemporary society. Spurred by landmark events such as the legalization of same-sex marriage and the rise of transgender visibility, this revolution has ignited passionate debates and a heightened interest in understanding gender's complexities. From legal battles over all-gender bathrooms to corporate decisions challenging traditional gender norms, the discourse around gender has never been more vibrant or contentious. This book combines a developmental and intersectional feminist approach with accessible, engaging content.By including discussion questions and clear definitions of key terms, the book ensures that complex ideas are understandable for readers at all levels. Drawing on psychological evidence and theoretical perspectives, this book challenges the gender binary and emphasizes the importance of social justice and inclusion.

  • Foundations of Literacy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 68
    • English
    Advances in Child Development and Behavior, Volume 68, the latest release in this classic resource on the field of developmental psychology, includes a variety of timely updates, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

  • Leadership and Management Practices in Human Services Organizations

    EnvisionSMART™: A Melmark Model of Administration and Operation
    • 1st Edition
    • Rita M. Gardner + 4 more
    • English
    Management, Operation, and Program Development in Human Services Organizations: EnvisionSMART™: A Melmark Model of Administration and Operation is the fourth guidebook in the EnvisionSMART™ series addressing leadership and management practices in human services organizations for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The authors describe a model of administration and operation formed from the disciplines of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and organizational behavior management (OBM). Critical components of organizational design and responsiveness are presented, with chapters devoted to behavior, clinical, and health safety, diversity-equity-inc... (DEI), assessment and evaluation, and practice-research dissemination. The guidebook illustrates systems-wide implementation of assessment, measurement, intervention and evaluation procedures, includes many practice protocols, and details the evidence-support for programmatic recommendations.

  • Handbook for Behavioral Skills Training

    • 1st Edition
    • Peter Sturmey + 1 more
    • English
    Handbook for Behavioral Skills Training is a method consisting of multiple treatment components that is effective for training a wide variety of skills, both simple and complex, in people in a wide variety of populations, including children and adults with disabilities. This book is the first comprehensive research-based guide on behavior skills training for practitioners and human service organizations. Behavioral skills training includes instructions, modelling, rehearsal, and feedback, leading to improvement in social and language skills, reduced problem behavior, independence, and autonomy.This book provides a detailed roadmap from beginning (identifying training needs) to end (large scale application across entire organizations).

  • Body Image and the Asian Experience

    Asians, Asian Americans, and Asian Diasporas Across the Globe
    • 1st Edition
    • Hsiu-Lan Cheng + 1 more
    • English
    Individuals of Asian descent are a demographic often overlooked in mainstream body image scholarship. Historically, body image concerns were thought to only affect white, upper-to-middle-clas... women in North America and Western Europe. However, empirical data accumulated in recent decades have subverted this myth. Contrary to popular belief and stereotypes that Asian Americans are a Model Minority in the United States, they experience significant body image concerns, as well as related disordered eating and mental health challenges. Asian diasporas in Western countries also face challenges similar to those faced by Asian Americans (e.g., racialized and objectified views of Asians). Asian nationals in Asia, on the other hand, are juggling between their collective and national standards of beauty/fitness and the body-image ideals propagated through commercialism and capitalization amidst the historical context of colonization and the contemporary atmosphere of globalization. Body Image and the Asian Experience: Asians, Asian Americans, and Asian Diasporas Across the Globe discusses the dearth of knowledge—and sometimes misinformation—about body image among people of Asian descent, including Asian nationals dwelling in Asia and those in the diaspora (Asian Americans, Asian immigrants in the United Kingdom, Australia, etc.).The first section of the book reviews the applicability of existing theories in understanding the body image experiences of individuals of Asian descent and proposes a new theoretical framework that emphasizes both decolonizing and intersectional perspectives in conceptualizing Asian body image. The next section examines the current state of research on body image among Asians, Asian Americans, and Asian diasporas around the globe, including attending to some seriously neglected specific demographic and social identity groups. The last section explores mental health and psychosocial implications of body image in the aspects of mental disorders, interpersonal and social relationships, and identity development.

  • Medical and Educational Needs for Autism

    • 1st Edition
    • Michelle Hartley-McAndrew + 1 more
    • English
    Medical and Educational Needs for Autism aims to provide understanding and assistance to clinicians interacting with ASD patients and their caregivers. This book is divided into two clear sections, first the medical coverage and second, an educational section. The first section includes chapters on sleep disorders, feeding/nutrition concerns, and medication. The second section focuses on the education component which includes IEP processes and activities for daily living.

  • Advances in Child Development and Behavior

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 67
    • English
    Advances in Child Development and Behavior, Volume 67, the latest release in this classic resource on the field of developmental psychology, includes a variety of timely updates, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Conceptual and Empirical Advances in Afterschool Research, Unraveling the Transracial Adoption Paradox: Construction race and racism in adoptive families, Risk and Resilience Models in Child Development, The Dual Journey: The Development of Twins’ Relationships Throughout Childhood, A sociocultural perspective of multimodal learning by infants and young children, and Defining the Role of Executive Function in Children's Sociomoral Reasoning.

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