Objective There is concern that diagnostic labels for psychiatric disorders may invoke
damaging stigma, especially for children. This study compared parents' stigma toward …

School psychologists are in a key position to be able to address children's mental health
problems, and current models emphasise service provision that collaborates between …

As a parent, you already know that your child has many gifts. What you may not know is that
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) related symptoms—the very qualities that …

Entering kindergarten ready to learn has become a growing concern in this country. The
kindergarten year has important consequences for a child's acquisition of knowledge and …

The hard truth? Some kids aren't as ready for kindergarten as others, dictated in part by their
socioeconomic background and prior learning experiences. And unless we can provide the …

" My child is having trouble in school. What should I do?" When parents are told that their
child is having difficulty in school, they often don't know where to turn for reliable information …

Unforeseen and precipitous violence is a reality of the times we live in, but it has always
been a reality in the mental health profession. The main premise of this book is to make art …

things to do to prevent or counterbalance the effects of labeling. The book does an excellent
job of describing what labeling is and how it can be both useful in some situations yet cause …

“Literally, the average child now spends more time watching TV than attending school. This
kind of electronic engagement has had a profound effect on kids' behavior and the …

Binh is a young Vietnamese woman who immigrated to the United States in early childhood.
Recently enrolled at a well-regarded liberal arts college, she is fulfilling not only her dream …