When Young Children Need Help : Understanding and Addressing Emotional, Behavorial, and Developmental Challenges.

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part 1: Getting Specific Before Getting to Work -- Chapter 1: From Reflection to Action: Looking Closely, Thinking Clearly, Intervening Effectively -- Chapter 2: Generating "Maybes": Observing with Depth, Breadth, and an Eye for Surprises -- Chapter 3: Spotlight on Development: Understanding the Building Blocks of Early Childhood Mastery -- Chapter 4: Spotlight on Causation: Considering the "Whys" behind Worrisome Behavior -- Chapter 5: Developing Child-Specific Portraits: Making Sense as the Foundation for Making Progress -- Chapter 6: Pathways to Growth: Joining Big-Picture Thinking with Practical Strategies -- Part 2: Connection Is Key -- Chapter 7: Spotlight on the Three Cs: Connection, Communication, and Cue Responsiveness -- Chapter 8: Getting to Work with Hannah: Helping a Child with Dark Moods and a Dark Past -- Chapter 9: Getting to Work with Hannah, Continued: "Seeding the Day with Connection" and Other Strategies -- Chapter 10: Getting to Work with Jenny: Helping an Intensely Shy Child -- Chapter 11: When Home Has Been Hard: Helping Children Climb (or Re-climb) Developmental Ladders -- Chapter 12: When Language Is Limited: Helping Two Boys Who Struggle to Communicate -- Part 3: Addressing Problems in Self-Regulation -- Chapter 13: Getting to Work with Gabrielle: Helping Out When Energy Is High and Focus Is Low -- Chapter 14: Getting to Work with Brian: Helping an Easily Frustrated Child -- Chapter 15: Getting to Work on "Big Feelings": Helping Children Who Get Swamped by Anger or Anxiety -- Chapter 16: Spotlight on Parenting: Helping Families Set Effective Expectations at Home -- Part 4: Putting It All Together -- Chapter 17: A Letter about Sam: Helping a Child with Multiple Challenges.

Chapter 18: When Young Children Need Help: Big Changes Start with Small Steps -- Appendix A: Seeking Clarity-Useful Forms -- Appendix B: Staying on Track-Principles for Intervention -- Appendix C: Learning More-Tools and Resources -- References -- Index.

This book presents a successful approach for helping children, using observation and reflection to create a comprehensive action plan.

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