Often described as "social phobia's cousin" and misdiagnosed as autism, selective mutism is a debilitating fear of speaking in some situations experienced by some children. The disorder usually presents in children before the age of five, but it may not be recognized until the child starts school. When requested to speak, children with selective mutism often look down, blush, or otherwise express anxiety that disrupts their engagement with people and activities. Selective mutism is related...

Multisystemic therapy (MST) has grown dramatically since the initial publication of this comprehensive manual. Today, over 400 MST programs operate in more than 30 states and 10 countries, supported by a strong empirical evidence base. This book explains the principles of MST and provides clear guidelines for clinical assessment and intervention with delinquent youth and their families. Practitioners are guided to implement proven strategies for engaging clients and helping them to address...

Often described as "social phobia's cousin" and misdiagnosed as autism, selective mutism is a debilitating fear of speaking in some situations experienced by some children. The disorder usually presents in children before the age of five, but it may not be recognized until the child starts school. When requested to speak, children with selective mutism often look down, blush, or otherwise express anxiety that disrupts their engagement with people and activities. Selective mutism is related...

DSM-5® Guía para el diagnóstico clínico es una obra que describe de manera sencilla y de fácil comprensión los trastornos en la versión más reciente del Manual Diagnóstico y Estadístico de los Trastornos Mentales, DSM-5®. Su autor, el Dr. James Morrison, describe a la perfección las características de cada uno de los trastornos a través de la sección Características esenciales y de sus aportaciones y consejos con base en su amplia experiencia, el libro también incluye casos clínicos que of...