Disorders of Childhood: Development and Psychopathology

Disorders of Childhood: Development and Psychopathology, 4th Edition, by Robin Hornik Parritz and Michael F. Troy, is a 368-page academic textbook published by Cengage Learning in 2024. Written in English for both students and instructors, the text introduces child and adolescent psychopathology by examining clinical mental health conditions within the context of typical human development.

The volume explores developmental pathways, emphasizing the fundamental continuity that connects typical and atypical development. The authors incorporate complex models of psychopathology to explain how psychological disorders emerge, while integrating evidence-based treatment approaches alongside core concepts of risk and resilience across child and adolescent populations.

This fourth edition provides expanded coverage of risk and resilience factors across specific psychological disorders. Designed to meet standard course requirements in child psychopathology, the text offers instructors structured instructional material and gives students a reliable framework for studying developmental health outcomes.