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Practical ways to work with young people with anti-social behaviour

Kathy Salter Hampson

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Practical ways to work with young people with anti-social behaviour

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Practical Resources for Professionals

by Kathy Salter Hampson

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp scratch of sneakers on the schoolyard pavement echoes as kids chatter and rush by. Imagine stepping into the shoes of someone who struggles to get along, feeling the buzz of frustration and the hope for a better day. Understanding these feelings can change everything, but it’s just the start of the journey.

Themes

EducationCounselingAcademic DevelopmentSchools

Quick Assessment

This book provides practical strategies and resources for adults working with children who display anti-social behaviors. It helps readers understand the challenges these young people face and offers tools to support their social and emotional development in various educational settings. Suitable for ages 9-12, it approaches the topic with sensitivity and a focus on positive intervention.

Why we rated Practical ways to work with young people with anti-social behaviour 11LE

Practical ways to work with young people with anti-social behaviour is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Practical ways to work with young people with anti-social behaviour works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Practical ways to work with young people with anti-social behaviour as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Practical ways to work with young people with anti-social behaviour explores education, counseling, academic development, and schools — 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.
  • Kids drawn to stories about education, counseling, academic development.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

224 pages
ISBN
9780415565707
Pages
224
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Published
2010
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

EducationEducational PsychologyCounselingAcademic DevelopmentSchoolsLevelsSecondarySpecial EducationBehavioral, Emotional & Social DisabilitiesTeachingFamily & RelationshipsLife StagesTeenagersPolitical SciencePublic PolicySocial Services & WelfarePsychologyPsychotherapySocial ScienceCriminologyPeople With DisabilitiesServices forCounseling ofPeople With Social DisabilitiesJeunes DélinquantsServicesJeunes Socialement DéfavorisésSocial Security

Places

Great Britain