Working with Troubled Children

How to recognize behavior problems early and find solutions fast

The authors write, "The lives of young people with behavior problems tend to be among the least satisfying of all...their happiness and quality of life, their academic and social progress in school, their employment, and their adult life course will compare unfavorably to those of others." In addition, their families suffer, their teachers often become dismissive of their chances, and peers tend to avoid them. Coauthor James Kauffman, former head of the Education Department at the University of Virginia, says it doesn’t have to be that way.

Believing in the power of early intervention and prevention of behavior problems, Drs. Kauffman and coauthor Frederick Brigham show parents how to recognize trouble and deal with behavior problems before it’s too late. In their words, “We too often see that there were signs of trouble brewing yet no one took them seriously.” Working with Troubled Children reverses that shortcoming.

The authors take behavior problems seriously, herein addressing their many causes, the imperative of getting early identification, and how to implement proven effective strategies for successful intervention.