Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents

📘 Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Sara A. Whitcomb

• Edition: 5

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9781138814394

• Pages: 506

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.0 x 1.1 inches

📝 About The Book

"Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents" by Sara A. Whitcomb is widely regarded as the standard reference in its field, offering a detailed and practical guide for professionals involved in the assessment of students' social and emotional behavior. Now in its fifth edition, this authoritative work integrates the latest research, DSM-5 updates, and federal standards, making it an essential text for graduate students and practitioners in school psychology, child clinical psychology, special education, and related disciplines.

Divided into two parts, the book begins with foundational principles, addressing key issues such as ethical practices, cultural responsiveness, and diagnostic challenges. The second part provides in-depth guidance on the assessment of specific behavioral and emotional domains, including externalizing and internalizing behaviors, social skills, emotional strengths, and the unique developmental needs of young children. A newly added chapter on school-wide screening expands the book’s scope to align with modern assessment strategies in educational settings.

Combining scholarly insight with practical application, this edition emphasizes culturally competent, ecologically valid assessment techniques, ensuring that professionals are equipped to handle diverse school environments. Ideal for coursework and fieldwork alike, this comprehensive resource continues to serve as the cornerstone for modern social-emotional assessment practice.