Psychiatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators

About the Book

"This book focuses on educational implications of Tourette syndrome, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, eating disorders, and other issues, as well as pediatric medications and side effects. The well-organized chapters include research reviews, educational strategies, handouts, and discussion questions and are valuable resources for school psychologists, teachers, administrators, nurses, and others."
—Patti L. Harrison, President, National Association of School Psychologists
Professor of School Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

The educator′s go-to reference for important psychiatric health topics!

Increasingly, educators are called upon to address children′s medical as well as mental health needs within the school setting. Based on a critical review of current research, this concise, highly practical volume outlines the most relevant psychiatric health issues for educators today.

Written for school psychologists, counselors, administrators, and teachers, this easy-to-understand resource covers:

• Neuropsychiatric conditions that commonly affect children, including Tourette syndrome, bipolar/mood disorders, and anxiety disorder
• Psychopharmacology, including the use of atypical antipsychotics and autism, the treatment of tardive dyskinesia in children, the medical management of ADHD, polypharmacy prescription practice, and side effects of common health medications
• Dietary control and supplement use that includes dietary treatments for autism, identification and treatment of eating disorders, and use of steroids in adolescence

Featuring case studies, strategies for educators, discussion questions, glossaries, and handouts, Psychiatric Disorders provides valuable information to practitioners involved in providing differentiated instruction and educational accommodations, offering special education services, collaborating with families, working with the community, or influencing policy.

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgments Part I. Neuropsychiatric Conditions Affecting Children 1. 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 References 2. 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 Syndrome 3. 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 Disorder 4. 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 Disorder 5. 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 Disorders Part II. Psychopharmacology 6. 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 Adolescents 7. 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 Dyskinesia 8. 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 ADHD 9. 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 Populations 10. 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 Children Part III. Diatary Control and Supplement Use 11. 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 Diet 12. 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 Disorders 13. 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 Adolescents Appendix Glossary References Index

About the Author :
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.

Review :
"Paul McCabe and Steven Shaw have provided an essential and comprehensive resource for school personnel. The prodigious three volumes are a critical presentation of the expansive range of student issues that confront educators and student support specialists."

"This book focuses on educational implications of Tourette syndrome, biopolar disorder, mood disorders, eating disorders, and other issues, as well as pediatric medications and side effects. The well-organized chapters include research reviews, educational strategies, handouts, and discussion questions and are valuable resources for school psychologists, teachers, administrators, nurses, and others."

"Provides an excellent summary of neuropsychiatric disorders of children (e.g., ADHD, mood disorders, Tourette disorder, etc.) and their pharmacological treatment. What is unique is the discussion of the ongoing tension between psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches to addressing these issues and the role of educators in supporting children with neuropsychiatric conditions. This book represents a well-rounded and even-handed approach to some very controversial issues and provides a variety of strategies that educators can use in addressing the psychiatric issues they face most often."