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Handbook of Research in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

• Edited by Sarup R. Mathur, Mary Magee Quinn, Jr., Robert B. Rutherford

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• Binding: Hardback (also available in Paperback)
• Pages: 622
• Published by: Guilford Press
• Publication Date: 28th October 2004
• ISBN: 978-1-59385-056-2

About the Book

Bringing together leading researchers, this book integrates the breadth of current knowledge on emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) in the school setting. Presented are best practices in identifying, assessing, and intervening with this difficult-to-teach population, with an emphasis on the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. Findings on early intervention and prevention are reviewed, and implications for research and policy discussed. Offering balanced, authoritative coverage of a rapidly growing field, the Handbook provides invaluable tools for practitioners, students, and investigators.

Divided into five sections, the volume first addresses foundational issues in the EBD field, giving particular attention to the importance of evidence-based practice. Part II then focuses on evaluating the needs of individual students, critically reviewing such widely used methods as behavior rating scales, functional behavioral assessment, psychiatric and psychological testing, and curriculum-based assessment. Chapters in Part III offer an up-to-date examination of the characteristics of children and youth with EBD and describe the associated challenges for educators, families, and the children themselves. In Part IV, the book's largest section, the discussion turns to specific ways of helping students succeed. Reviewing the latest findings on intervention and treatment, chapters detail a range of strategies for improving student behavior, boosting self-control and social skills, and maximizing academic achievement. Finally, Part V covers a range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, showing how each can most effectively be used in program development and evaluation.

Comprehensive and up to date, this state-of-the-science handbook is essential reading for anyone working with students with EBD, including school psychologists, general and special educators, and students and researchers in these fields. It will serve as a uniquely informative text for graduate level courses and seminars.

Table of Contents

Part I: Foundations of Research in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Part II; Assessment and Evaluation of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Part III: Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Part IV: Intervention and Treatment Research. Part V: Research Methodology.

About the Author(s)

Robert B. Rutherford Jr., PhD, is Professor of Special Education and Director of Research and Graduate Programs in Curriculum and Instruction at Arizona State University

Mary Magee Quinn, PhD, is Principle Research Scientist at the American Institutes for Research.

Sarup R. Mathur, PhD, is Clinical Associate Professor of Special Education and the Initial Teacher Certification Coordinaotor of Special Education in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction at Arizona State University.

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