Problems of Childhood and Adolescence (British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Practical Social Work)

... Successfully achieves its stated aim of being an introductory text for students and newly-qualified social workers ... a valuable addition to their bookshelves.' Judy Yielder, BAAF Front Matter....Pages i-viii Introduction....Pages 1-4 Childhood Problems - The Social Work Context....Pages 5-13 Eating and Sleeping Problems....Pages 14-27 Some Problems of Toileting....Pages 28-40 Emotional Problems....Pages 41-56 Anti-Social or Conduct Problems....Pages 57-70 School Attendance Problems....Pages 71-88 Anorexia Nervosa....Pages 89-100 Drug Abuse....Pages 101-116 Substance Abuse....Pages 117-125 Attempted Suicide....Pages 126-142 Conclusion....Pages 143-146 Back Matter....Pages 147-159 The problems of children and adolescents are an important part of daily social work practice, both in fieldwork and residential care. This book attempts to give a simple introduction to some of these difficulties, and offer a framework for assessment and management. Michael Kerfoot And Alan Butler. Includes Bibliography And Index.