Paul C. McCabe, NCSP, is an associate professor of school psychology in the School Psychologist Graduate Program at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. McCabe is a New York State certified school psychologist, New York State licensed psychologist, and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). He serves on the editorial boards of several publications in school psychology and developmental psychology, and has consulted at state and national levels on issues of early childhood assessment and best practices, pediatric issues in schools, and training in school psychology. McCabe conducts and publishes research in early childhood social, behavioral, and language development and concomitant problems; pediatric school psychology and health issues addressed by schools; and social justice issues in training, especially training educators to advocate for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth. McCabe received his PhD in clinical and school psychology from Hofstra University. He holds undergraduate degrees from University of Rochester and Cazenovia College. Steven R. Shaw, NCSP, is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. He has been a school psychologist since 1988 with clinical and administrative experience in schools, hospitals, and independent practice. He has conducted workshops and consulted with educational policy makers to address the needs of children with borderline intellectual functioning in the US, Canada, Pakistan, Moldova, Poland, India, and Egypt. Shaw conducts and publishes research in behavior and language development in children with rare genetic disorders; resilience factors for children with risk factors for school failure, especially borderline intellectual functioning; and pediatric school psychology and health issues addressed by schools. Shaw received a PhD in school psychology from the University of Florida.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I. Neuropsychiatric Conditions Affecting Children1. Developments in Neuropsychiatric Treatment: New Challenges and Old Problems - Paul C. McCabe, Steven R. Shaw Introduction Linking Neurotransmitters to Behavior Increasing Specificity of Medications Medication Side Effects (De-) Emphasis on Talk Therapies Future Directions References2. Neurochemical Bases of Tourette Syndrome and Implications for Educators - Jason Collins, Paul C. McCabe Introduction Glossary Literature Review Prevalence and Epidemiology Clinical Phenomenology Comorbidity Neurochemical Bases Implications for Educators Educational Strategies Discussion Questions Research Summary Handout-Tourette Syndrome3. Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder - J. Elizabeth Chesno Grier, Megan L. Wilkins, Elizabeth Jeffords Introduction Glossary Literature Review Symptoms of bipolar Disorder Differential Diagnosis Interventions for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder Medical Management Psychosocial Interventions Conclusions Implications for Educators School-based Interventions Educational Strategies Discussion Questions Research Summary Handout-Pediatric Bipolar Disorder4. Parental Control Effects on Separation Anxiety Disorder in Children - Erica E. Levavi, Florence J. Schneider, Paul C. McCabe Introduction Glossary Literature Review Behavioral Control Parental Anxiety Parental Affection Discipline Psychological Control Cultural Differences Parental Factors Implications for Educators Prevention Intervention Educational Strategies Discussion Questions Research Summary Handout-Interventions for Children with Separation Anxiety Disorder5. Mood Disorders and Creativity - Sara Pollak-Kagan, Paul McCabe Introduction Glossary Literature Review Link Between Bipolar Disorder and Creativity Neurobiological and Genetic Model Implications for Educators Educational Strategies Discussion Questions Research Summary Handout-Use of Creative Mediums with Children and Adolescents with Mood DisordersPart II. Psychopharmacology6. Atypical Antipsychotic Use in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review for Educators - Steven R. Shaw, Tamara Dawkins Introduction Background The Effects of Atypical Antipsychotic on Symptoms of ASD Agression Hyperactivity Mood Cognition Side Effects Clozapine Olanzapine Risperidone Quetiapine Ziprasidone Conclusions Educational Strategies Discussion Questions Research Summary Handout-Use of Atypical Antipsychotic Medication with Children and Adolescents7. Tardive Dyskinesia with Typical and Atypical Antipsychotic Medications in Children and Adolescents - Daniel Farrell, Janine Fischer, Paul C. McCabe Introduction Background Symptoms and Prevalence Prevalence of TD Treatment of TD Implications for Educators Educational Strategies Discussion Quesitons Research Summary Handout-Tardive Dyskinesia8. Recent Advances in the Medical Management of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - John S. Carlson, Angela Maupin, Tara Brinkman Introduction Background Psychostimulants Atomoxetine Novel and Alternative Medicines Conclusion Implications for Educators Educational Strategies Discussion Questions Research Summary Handout-Recent Advances in the Medical Management of ADHD9. Polypharmacy Prescription Practices in School-Aged Populations: Challenges and Considerations - John S. Carlson Introduction Background Overview and Definitions Risks Associated with Polypharmacy Assumptions Associated with Polypharmacy Medication Use in School-aged Populations Medication Use within Vulnerable Populations Prevalence of Polypharmacy in Childhood Populations Cultural Considerations and Polypharmacy Interventions Combined Medication Approaches Monitoring Combined Medication Treatments Implications for Educators Educational Strategies Discussion Questions Research Summary Handout- Polypharmacy Prescription Practices in School-aged Populations10. Educational Implications of Commonly Used Pediatric Medications - Larry M. Bolen, Michael B. Brown Introduction Background Medication Issues Non-specific Medication Side Effects Issues Specific to Medications for Treatment of Asthma Issues Specific to Medications for Pain and Fever Issues Specific to Medications for Cough and Colds Implications for Educators Assessment Intervention Advocacy and Education Conclusion Educational Strategies Discussion Questions Research Summary Handout- Medication Effects in ChildrenPart III. Diatary Control and Supplement Use11. Dietary Modification in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders - Caryn R. Depinna, Paul C. McCabe Introduction Background The GFCF Diet Research Limitations Conclusion Implications for Educators Educational Strategies Discussion Questions Research Summary Handout-Dietary Modification: The Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet12. The Prevention and Intervention of Eating Disorders - Catherine Cook-Cottone Introduction Background Etiology Research Brief Neurological Findings Other Contributing Factors Prevention and Intervention Support Eating Disorder Prevention Practices and the Three Tiered Service Delivery Model Universal Prevention Targeted Prevention Identify At-risk Individuals Make Referrals/Be Aware of Resources Intervention Overview Implications for Educators School Reintegration Educational Strategies Discussion Questions Research Summary Handout-Prevention and Intervention of Eating Disorders13. Steroids in Adolescents: The Cost of Achieving the Physical Ideal - Sarita Gober, Paul McCabe Introduction Background Steroid Use and Effects Gender-specific Health Risks Physiological Health Risks Psychological and Behavioral Risks and Effects Withdrawal Prevalence of Steroid Use Reasons for Steroid Use Typology 1: Sports and Physical Performance Improvement Typology 2: Appearance Typology 3: Illicit Drug Use and Other Risky, Sensation-Seeking Behaviors Implications for Educators Educational Strategies Discussion Questions Research Summary Handout-Anabolic Steroid Use Among AdolescentsAppendixGlossaryReferencesIndex

The educator's go-to reference for important psychiatric health topics!This concise, well-researched volume provides school psychologists, counselors, administrators, and teachers with a balanced perspective on the most relevant psychiatric issues in schools today. The book covers: Neuropsychiatric conditions that commonly affect children and questions frequently directed to educatorsPsychopharmacology, including the use of atypical antipsychotics and autism, the treatment of tardive dyskinesia, the medical management of ADHD, and side effects of common health medicationsDietary control and supplement use, the identification and treatment of eating disorders, and use of steroids in adolescence