Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-155) and index.
Contents
Causes -- Prevalence and associated conditions -- Case finding, screening, and referral -- Diagnostic assessment -- Psychoeducational assessment -- Treatment.
Note
Print version record.
Summary
Emphasizing prevention as well as intervention, this title defines posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It explains PTSD adverse affects on children's academic and social-emotional skills. It offers guidance on how to recognize student needs and provide appropriate services. It identifies the causes, prevalence, and associated conditions of PTSD.