By age 16, significant - one might even say "alarming" - numbers of students are demonstrating signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Students with PTSD are more likely to develop a range of problems, from delinquent behavior to eating disorders to substance abuse to dropping out. For the school-based professional, the ability to recognize these symptoms and warning signs is essential.
Emphasizing prevention as well as intervention,Identifying, Assessing, and Treating PTSD at Schoolclearly defines PTSD, explains its adverse affects on children''s academic and social-emotional skills, and offers expert guidance on how to recognize student needs and provide appropriate services. This volume, designed as a practical, easy-to-use reference for school psychologists and other educational professionals:
Today''s youth live in an increasingly uncertain world, and school psychologists, counselors, social workers, and general and special education personnel will findIdentifying, Assessing, and Treating PTSD at Schoolan invaluable resource in their practices.
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