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Mental Health Medications for Children: A Primer
Contributor(s): Brown, Ronald T. (Author), Carpenter, Laura Arnstein (Author), Simerly, Emily (Author)
ISBN: 1593852029     ISBN-13: 9781593852023
Publisher: Guilford Publications
OUR PRICE:   $39.90  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: August 2005
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Annotation: This book provides vital information on psychotropic medications that are frequently prescribed to children. Guidelines are outlined for monitoring use, documenting effects, and facilitating collaboration among providers, teachers, and parents. Pub . 8/05.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Pharmacology
- Medical | Pediatrics
- Medical | Mental Health
Dewey: 615.780
LCCN: 2005001601
Series: Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools
Physical Information: 0.31" H x 8.28" W x 10.78" (0.71 lbs) 130 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
This indispensable primer is designed specifically for school psychologists and other members of the school-based treatment team, as well as child clinical psychologists. Concise yet comprehensive, the book provides vital information on psychotropic medications that are frequently prescribed to manage children's behavior and enhance learning and academic performance. Effective guidelines are outlined for monitoring medication use, documenting beneficial effects as well as adverse side effects, and facilitating collaboration among health care providers, teachers, and parents. Reproducible appendices are packed with tools for managing these essential tasks, all in a large-size format and permission to photocopy.

This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.