Medications On School-Age Children: Effects On Learning & Behavior (Guilford School Practitioner Series) - Hardcover

"This enormously important book covers a broad array of issues, from basic principles of pharmacological treatment to its social and cultural implications. Containing a unique discussion of issues related to training and research, this work will prove valuable reading for both academic and practicing school psychologists concerned with the future of mental health services for children." --Thomas R. Kratochwill, PhD, Professor, School Psychology Program; Director, Educational & Psychological Training Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison "Many childhood disorders fall between the cracks of established disciplines and service delivery systems. This competent work serves as a welcome antidote by bridging the fields of psychology, medicine, and education. There is a refreshing two-pronged focus on basics and beyond--on fundamental pharmacotherapy processes as well as on the broader issues that surround the giving and taking of medication....Especially refreshing is the multilevel, social-ecological perspective that includes attitudinal dimensions, legal and ethical considerations, and the contextual panoply of social, cultural, and political influences." --Carol K. Whalen, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine]"Brown and Saywer provide a balanced and informative treatise on the use of psychotropic medications with children and adolescents. Although they emphasize school-age children and school settings, the book will have wide and diverse application for psychologists who practice and conduct research in clinical, pediatric, and medical settings alike. This important and timely book will be a welcome addition to the armamentarium of all psychologists working with children, youth, and families. It provides a scholarly and practical approach to psychotropic medication--highlighting its promises and pitfalls. A special bonus is the insightful and penetrating discussion of issues related to acceptability of use and consumer satisfaction, as well as emerging issues related to training and research." --Thomas H. Ollendick, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University "This is a well-researched manual that provides a clear and concise account of the behavioral, affective, cognitive, and physiological changes associated with the use of psychotropic medication in children. It provides valuable information and insights for students in child psychiatry, psychology and allied professionals such as teachers, social workers, and nurses. The book may be most valuable as a standard text in advanced undergraduate level courses in psychiatry, child psychology, school psychology and related health professions." -- The Canadian Child Psychiatry Review , .."a cover-to-cover read that is useful as a text for graduate students." -- Contemporary Psychology APA Review of Books "Designed for psychologists, the comprehensive, 186-page volume is a valuable resource guide for teachers, parents, day care workers, and anyone else involved with young people....[The authors] present the information in a straightforward, readable manner that makes it accessible even to those without a science background." -- Hotline "This is a well-researched manual that provides a clear and concise account of the behavioral, affective, cognitive, and physiological changes associated with the use of psychotropic medication in children. It provides valuable information and insights for students in child psychiatry, psychology and allied professionals such as teachers, social workers, and nurses. The book may be most valuable as a standard text in advanced undergraduate level courses in psychiatry, child psychology, school psychology and related health professions." --"The Canadian Child Psychiatry Review" .,."a cover-to-cover read that is useful as a text for graduate students." --"Contemporary Psychology APA Review of Books" "Designed for psychologists, the comprehensive, 186-page volume is a valuable resource guide for teachers, parents, day care workers, and anyone else involved with young people....[The authors] present the information in a straightforward, readable manner that makes it accessible even to those without a science background." --"Hotline"

Recent years have seen a significant increase in the use of psychotropic medications for children and adolescents diagnosed with learning and behavior problems. Providing essential information about current pharmacological approaches and their effects upon children in school, at home, and among peers, this practical and accessible guide focuses on issues of particular relevance to clinical and school psychologists. Short-term and long-term effects of specific medications are covered in depth, as is the psychologist's role in assessing and monitoring medication response. Written from a balanced ecological perspective, the book gives special attention to such topics as treatment acceptability and satisfaction; compliance; ethical, cultural, and legal issues; and informed consent. This volume will be suitable for school psychologists, clinical and pediatric psychologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, special education professionals, learning disabilities specialists, and advanced students in these areas.