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Handbook of Research in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

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

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• Binding: Paperback (also available in Hardback)
• Pages: 622
• Published by: Guilford Press
• Publication Date: 2nd March 2007
• ISBN: 978-1-59385-471-3

About the Book

Bringing together leading researchers, this book integrates current knowledge on EBD in the school setting. Reviewed are a range of evidence-based approaches to identifying, assessing, and intervening with this difficult-to-teach population. School practitioners and educators gain essential tools for developing and evaluating programs to improve student behavior, boost self-control and social skills, and maximize academic achievement. Findings on early intervention and prevention are presented, and implications for policy discussed. Broad in coverage, the volume also emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in service provision and delineates best-practice guidelines for research.

Reviews

'A vital tool... Its no-nonsense approach and understandable style of summarizing the current research makes this a clear choice for the professional's collection... Essential.' - Choice 'In an era of accountability and emphasis on scientifically based educational practices, this handbook delivers. In 30 succinct chapters, this text provides depth and breadth, covering research on the foundations, assessment, characteristics, interventions, and research methodology of EBD.' - Daniel P. Hallahan, PhD, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education, University of Virginia, USA

'Anyone interested in having, in one volume, the best authors writing on the most recent knowledge, research, and practices for educating students with EBD should have this book in his or her library... No other single source matches the quality, breadth, depth, and comprehensiveness of information that is found here.' - George Sugai, PhD, Area of Special Education, University of Oregon, USA

'Unlike many other volumes in the area, the recommendations provided here are backed by the most objective scientific research, rather than the authors' political or philosophical leanings. It is a 'must' for anyone who truly wants to know how to effectively help these challenging students.' - Gary M. Sasso, PhD, Special Education Program, University of Iowa, USA

'The chapters are well written and appropriately provocative, raising fundamental and timely considerations for assessing emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) and developing empirically validated interventions. This book will be a valuable addition to graduate training programs and personal reference libraries for special educators, school psychologists, and mental health professionals who are working to improve the lives of children with EBD.' - Stephanie H. McConaughy, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Vermont, USA

Table of Contents

Rutherford, Quinn, Mathur, Overview of Foundations, Assessment, Characteristics, Interventions, and Methodology in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Research. Part I: Foundations and Research. Kauffman, Introduction. Kauffman, Brigham, Mock, Historical to Contemporary Perspectives on the Field of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Cullinan, Classification and Definition of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Osher, Cartledge, Oswald, Sutherland, Artiles, Coutinho, Cultural and Linguistic Competency and Disproportionate Representation. Quinn, Poirier, Linking Prevention Research with Policy: Examining the Costs and Outcomes of the Failure to Prevent Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Tankersley, Landrum, Cook, How Research Informs Practice in the Field of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Part II: Assessment and Evaluation. Polsgrove, Introduction. Elliott, Busse, Assessment and Evaluation of Students’ Behavior and Intervention Outcomes: The Utility of Rating Scale Methods. Fox, Gable, Functional Behavioral Assessment. Mattison, Psychiatric and Psychological Assessment of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders During School Mental Health Consultation. Hyatt, Howell, Curriculum-Based Measurement of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Assessment for Data-based Decision Making. Conroy, Hendrickson, Hester, Early Identification and Prevention of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Shriner, Wehby, Accountability and Assessment for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Part III: Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Forness, Introduction. Furlong, Morrison, Jimerson, Externalizing Behaviors of Aggression and Violence and the School Context. Gresham, Kern, Internalizing Behavior Problems in Children and Adolescents. Nelson, Leone,Rutherford, Youth Delinquency: Prevention and Intervention. Sweeney, Hoffman, Research Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Part IV: Intervention and Treatment Research. Nelson, Introduction. Kendziora, Early Intervention for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Konopasek, Forness, Psychopharmacology in the Treatment of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Cheney, Bullis, The School-to-Community Transition of Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Meadows, Stevens, Teaching Alternative Behaviors to Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Polsgrove, Smith, Informed Practice in Teaching Self-control to Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Witt, VanDerHeyden, Gilbertson, Instruction and Classroom Management: Prevention and Intervention Research. Kavale, Mathur, Mostert, Social Skills Training and Teaching Social Behavior to Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Lane, Academic Instruction and Tutoring Interventions for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: 1990 to the Present. Liaupsin, Jolivette, Scott, Schoolwide Systems of Behavior Support: Maximizing Student Success in Schools. Eber, Keenan, Collaboration with Other Agencies: Wraparound and Systems of Care for Children and Youths with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Part V: Research Methodology. Guetzole, Introduction. Lewis, Lewis-Palmer, Newcomer, Stichter, Applied Behavior Analysis and the Education and Treatment of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Van Acker, Yell, Bradley, Drasgow, Experimental Research Designs in the Study of Children and Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Sabornie, Qualitative Research and its Contributions to the Knowledge of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Gunter, Denny, Data Collection in Research and Applications Involving Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.

About the Author(s)

Edited by Robert B. Rutherford, Jr., PhD, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, Arizona State University, USA; Mary Magee Quinn, PhD, American Institutes for Research, USA; and Sarup R. Mathur, PhD, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, Arizona State University, USA

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