The child population of twenty-first century India has often been the most vulnerable amidst radical, ever-evolving changes in the social landscape. Caring for children has never been more relevant. Drawing on ancient Indian medical traditions and the author's 40 years of experience as a professional psychologist, this text is a complete sourcebook on the practical and methodological aspects of counselling children with psychological problems. All groups of professionals who work with children in developing countries, including psychologists, counsellors, teachers and NGOs, will find this an invaluable guide.

Part I General Background

Introduction
International Classifications of Psychiatric Disorders
Child Psychology and Psychopathology from a Developmental Perspective
Abnormal Child Psychology from a Developmental Perspective
Psychological Assessment of the Child
Psychological Therapies, or Counselling with Children

Part II Psychological Disorders

Specific Developmental Delays and Disorders
Learning Disorders
Externalizing Disorders: Hyperkinesis and Other Disruptive Behaviours
Internalizing Disorders: Anxiety, Phobias, Social Withdrawal
Physical Symptoms of Psychological Origin and Chronic Physical Illness
Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Childhood Psychoses
Nature, Causes and Patterns of Disorders in Asian Countries
Developmental Psychopathology in the Indian Context

Part III Counselling Techniques

Play Therapy
Art Work
Psychodynamic Techniques
Behaviour Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Supportive Measures
Working with the Families
Working with Groups
Working in Schools

Part IV Matching Disorders and Counselling Techniques

Counselling in General and a Case Illustration of Specific Developmental (Multiple) Delays
Attention Deficit Disorders
Internalizing Disorders
Externalizing Disorders
Learning Disorders
Therapies for Somatization and Chronic Physical Illness in Children
Children at Risk and Resilience in Childhood
Special Issues of Counselling/Therapies in the Asian Context