Author Description

With new and expanded demographic information, Children of Color is the definitive guide to the unique problems and special needs of minority youth experiencing psychological and behavioral problems. This classic book presents much-needed information on culturally sensitive and culturally competent assessment and treatment approaches for young African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and biracial youth. Using a standard framework for each chapter that incorporates epidemiological, historical, sociocultural, and psychological information, the authors - each an expert in working with culturally diverse youth - present interventions for helping minority youth and their families resolve psychological difficulties while promoting healthy ethnic and bicultural identities.