Evidence-based practice with socially and emotionally troubled children and adolescents
Morley D. Glicken
Evidence-based practice with socially and emotionally troubled children and adolescents
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Morley D. Glicken
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Some kids face challenges that others don’t see, like feeling lonely, dealing with big emotions, or struggling at school. Imagine learning how experts help them feel better without relying on just medicine. Understanding these stories shows how important kindness and smart solutions really are.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book provides an in-depth look at evidence-based approaches to assessing and treating emotional and behavioral challenges in children and adolescents. It covers a wide range of issues, from ADHD and anxiety to more complex disorders, emphasizing practical, non-medication interventions. Suitable for mature middle-grade readers, it offers valuable insights but contains complex topics that may require parental guidance.
Why we rated Evidence-based practice with socially and emotionally troubled children and adolescents 12ME
Evidence-based practice with socially and emotionally troubled children and adolescents is written at a Level 8 reading level across 440 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Evidence-based practice with socially and emotionally troubled children and adolescents works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Evidence-based practice with socially and emotionally troubled children and adolescents as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Emotional: Mental Health, Emotional: Loneliness, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Social: School Violence, Social: Cyber Bullying.
Thematically, Evidence-based practice with socially and emotionally troubled children and adolescents explores emotional problems of teenagers, child psychiatry, adolescent, emotional problems of children, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about emotional problems of teenagers, child psychiatry, adolescent.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780080923062
- Pages
- 440
- Publisher
- Academic Press
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Nonfiction