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Each chapter is organized thematically into subsections. For example, Chapter 6 on autism spectrum disorder is divided as follows: (6.1) Description and Epidemiology, (6.2) Causes, and (6.3) Identification, Prevention, and Treatment. Each subsection serves as a module that can be assigned and presented independently. Therefore, instructors can assign specific subsections on specific days or assign only those subjections they find most relevant to their course.

Each chapter begins with a description of the disorder, including a presentation of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and associated features. Then, the causes of the disorder are discussed from three broad levels of analysis: biological, psychological, and social–cultural. Each chapter ends by describing evidence-based treatments, using criteria established by the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Case studies illustrate each disorder and the From Science to Practice features show how clinicians apply research findings to help children and families.