Book description
An authoritative guide to evidence-based treatment of infants and
young children
Evidence-Based Practice in Infant and Early Childhood
Psychology is the first handbook of its kind to consider the
complete psychological needs of infants and young children, from birth
to early childhood. With a focus on evidence-based practice, the book
provides a balanced perspective of diverse and ethical practice with
research and educational recommendations interwoven throughout.
Comprehensive in scope, Evidence-Based Practice in Infant and
Early Childhood Psychology is divided into four sections:
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Foundations provides the framework for considering
psychological and educational service provisions for young
children and their families
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Assessment and Intervention includes chapters on
assessing infants, toddlers, preschoolers, parents and families,
and bilingual and multicultural children
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Evidence-Based Practice addresses evidence-based
treatmentsfor particular issues such as autism, ADHD, health
impairments, and more
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Contemporary Issues examines current perspectives on
issues such as childcare, neuropsychology, Response to
Intervention (RTI) and violence prevention
Barbara A. Mowder, PhD, is Professor and Associate
Chair of the Psychology Program and Director of the Graduate
Psychology Program at Pace University in New York City.
Florence Rubinson, PhD, is Associate Professor and Program Head
of the School Psychologist Graduate Program at Brooklyn College in New
York City.
Anastasia E. Yasik, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology
at Pace University in New York City.
