This book outlines a scientific approach to understanding and treating children and adolescents who display a severe pattern of aggressive antisocial behavior. Unlike other works which tend to focus exclusively on research data or practical guidelines for treatment approaches, this valuable reference integrates both of these aspects, providing clear guidelines for intervention based on the most current research. Outstanding features include 23 tables and figures, and two chapters detailing a comprehensive approach to treatment tailored to the needs of the individual child or adolescent. --- from the publisher Contents: 1. An Introduction to Conduct Disorders. 2. The Nature of Antisocial Behaviors and Conduct Disorders. 3. Classification of Conduct Disorders. 4. The Etiology of Conduct Disorders. 5. Clinical Assessment. 6. Treatment I: The Basic Techniques. 7. Comprehensive Approaches to Treatment. References. Index. |