Understanding Child Neglect: Biopsychosocial Perspectives (SpringerBriefs in Psychology)

"This concise book reviews the various types of neglect in childhood, providing an operational definition that incorporates existing viewpoints. It describes risk factors for neglect to increase awareness for improved identification, prevention, and treatment of this pervasive problem. This is particularly important as neglect is a growing worldwide issue which receives less attention than more florid forms of abuse. The book aims to facilitate conceptualization and treatment of adult clients who have suffered neglect as well as treatment plans for at risk home environments."--Publisher's website Front Matter ....Pages i-vi Introduction (Nicole A. Sciarrino, Tyler Elizabeth Hernandez, Jennifer Davidtz)....Pages 1-9 The Effects of Childhood Neglect on Neurological Development (Nicole A. Sciarrino, Tyler Elizabeth Hernandez, Jennifer Davidtz)....Pages 11-18 Neglect and Attachment Insecurity (Nicole A. Sciarrino, Tyler Elizabeth Hernandez, Jennifer Davidtz)....Pages 19-24 The Sequelae of Neglect (Nicole A. Sciarrino, Tyler Elizabeth Hernandez, Jennifer Davidtz)....Pages 25-33 Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment (Nicole A. Sciarrino, Tyler Elizabeth Hernandez, Jennifer Davidtz)....Pages 35-44 Clinical Case Examples (Nicole A. Sciarrino, Tyler Elizabeth Hernandez, Jennifer Davidtz)....Pages 45-49 Unveiling Covert Abuse (Nicole A. Sciarrino, Tyler Elizabeth Hernandez, Jennifer Davidtz)....Pages 51-52 Back Matter ....Pages 53-58 Annotation This concise book reviews the various types of neglect in childhood, providing an operational definition that incorporates existing viewpoints. It describes risk factors for neglect to increase awareness for improved identification, prevention, and treatment of this pervasive problem. This is particularly important as neglect is a growing worldwide issue which receives less attention than more florid forms of abuse. The book aims to facilitate conceptualization and treatment of adult clients who have suffered neglect as well as treatment plans for at risk home environments