Handbook of Disruptive Behavior Disorders

The purpose of this Handbook is to provide the researcher, clinician, teacher and student in all mental health fields with comprehensive coverage of Disruptive Behavior Disorders (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder). With over 50 contributors and 2600 references, this Handbook is the most complete resource available on this important topic.

Table of Contents:
I. Overview of the Disruptive Behavior Disorders.- 1. Classification of the Disruptive Behavior Disorders.- 2. Developmental Epidemiology of the Disruptive Behavior Disorders.- 3. Assessment of the Disruptive Behavior Disorders: Dimensional and Categorical Approaches.- II: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.- 4. Information Processing and Energetic Factors in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.- 5. Cognitive Control Processes in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.- 6. The Child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Family Contexts.- 7. The Child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in School and Peer Settings.- 8. The Psychobiology of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.- 9. Risk Factors for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.- 10. Pharmacological Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.- 11. Behavioral Intervention in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.- 12. Adolescent and Adult Outcomes in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.- 13. Theories of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.- III. Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder.- 14. Cognitive Functioning in Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder.- 15. The Child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder in the Family.- 16. Children and Adolescents with Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder in the Community: Experiences at School and with Peers.- 17. The Psychobiology of Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder.- 18. Temperament and Behavioral Precursors to Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder.- 19. Environmental Risk Factors in Oppositional-Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder.- 20. Interventions for Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder in theSchools.- 21. Pharmacotherapy and Toxicology of Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder.- 22. Treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder in Home and Community Settings.- 23. Residential Care for Children and Adolescents with Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder.- 24. Outcomes of Children and Adolescents with Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder.- 25. The Prevention of Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder.- IV: Special Problems and Issues.- 26. Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children with Mental Retardation.- 27. Ethical Issues in Research with Children and Adolescents with Disruptive Behavior Disorders.- 28. Research Problems and Issues: Toward a More Definitive Science of Disruptive Behavior Disorders.

Review :
"For students who have already had a course in child psychopathology, the use of this Handbook would be an excellent choice. The two editors and many contributors to this Handbook have clearly made important additions to our understanding of DBD and, perhaps more important, provided specific suggestions to further our understanding of these and related disorders." (Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 22:3 (2000) "This book contains the most recent data available about disruptive behavior disorder in children and adolescents and focuses especially on three disorders: attention-deficit /hyperactive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder. Because of the wealth of material known and written about these disorders, the book becomes a historical and scientific study. It is easy to read and its length and depth make it most useful as a reference book." (Journal of Development and Behavioral Pediatrics, 2000 21(2):156 "Professionals and students in all mental health fields will appreciate the extensive coverage of the Handbook of Disruptive Behavior Disorder. 51 contributing experts and over 2600 references attest to the editors commitment to providing comprehensive, up-to-date information in this important area of children's mental health. The editors have compiled knowledge of ADHD, ODD and CD from the full range of diagnostic and treatment approaches and condense it into and invaluable resource for clinicians, researchers, teachers and students alike. Quay and Hogan's Handbook of Disruptive Behavior Disorder is a powerful reference source for any mental health professional. With extensive, detailed coverage of each disorder by both theorists and researchers, the language of the text remains high readable for a broad audience. The ease of maneuverability throughout the book, all-star cast of contributing experts, and in-depth discussion of any and all related topics to the DBDs make this handbook indispensable." (Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 30: 438:439 (2001) "Including one of the late Dennis Cantwell's last papers, this exhaustive collection of studies is both thoughtful and refreshingly pragmatic. One actually senses, after putting down this book, that there is hope out there because we now have a clearer understanding of problem long viewed as puzzling and frustrating." (American Journal of Psychiatry, 158:3 512-513 (2001)