This introductory text for pre-service general and special education teachers describes characteristics, causes, assessments, and interventions for emotional and behavioral disorders in
children and adolescents, drawing on real-world case examples and practical, classroom-based approaches. It also addresses the latest requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA) relevant to students with emotional disturbance, as well as IDEA's emphasis on functional behavioral assessment and its implications in the development of behavioral intervention
plans. With material organized into chapters on specific disorders, the 11-chapter format complements a 15-week semester, with three of the chapters offering sufficient material for two weeks
each, leaving a week left for review and evaluation. Chapter learning features include summaries, tips for classroom teachers, and focus questions and sample responses. Austin is affiliated
with Manhattanville College. Merrill is an imprint of Pearson. Annotation 穢2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
