{"product_id":"9780888688965","title":"Acting Out: Understanding and Reducing Aggressive Behaviour in Children and Youth","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you one of the thousands of Canadians who work or volunteer with children and youth? Do you know:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• • how to respond effectively when a young person behaves aggressively?  • • what kinds of aggression are considered normal for a young person’s age and stage of development?  • • what kinds of aggression may suggest that a young person has a problem that needs specialized intervention?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActing Out\u003c\/b\u003e aims to help you answer “yes” to these questions. It describes the causes of aggressive behaviour in young people, and discusses approaches to handling it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAggression among young people is an important social issue. Fortunately, early intervention and treatment can significantly reduce the risk of harmful outcomes. This book:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• • explains various types of aggressive behaviour exhibited by young people  • • identifies factors related to aggressive behaviour  • • distinguishes between normal aggression and aggression that is of greater concern  • • gives practical advice on how to address aggression in children and youth  • • highlights proven prevention and intervention strategies and indicates strategies to avoid  • • discusses the assessment and diagnosis of more serious aggressive behaviour in young people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActing Out\u003c\/b\u003e is a valuable tool for anyone who works with young people, including teachers and school administrators, day-care and recreation centre workers, youth shelter workers, social service workers, sports coaches, youth leaders, camp counsellors and directors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Centre for Addiction and Mental Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103407980784,"sku":"9780888688965","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780888688965_p0.jpg?v=1763865201","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780888688965","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}