Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Guidebook for Educators and Service Providers

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Michelle M. Perfect PhD is a professor in the School Psychology Program at the University of Arizona. Her research focuses on the intersection of physical and mental health with a particular focus on the impact of sleep and pediatric chronic illnesses on school mental health and neurobehavioral functioning. Dr. Perfect also engages in training and service activities that prepare school psychologists to work with multiple systems of care (school family hospitals child welfare) to address the educational and mental health needs of youth and families particularly those from marginalized populations and/or have experienced adversities.   Cynthia A. Riccio PhD is professor emerita in the School Psychology Program at Texas A&M University and at the Texas A&M Institute of Neuroscience (TAMIN). Dr. Riccio's primary research interests include learning disabilities ADHD neuropsychology and individual assessment. She retired in August 2020.Melissa A. Bray PhD is a professor and the director of the School Psychology program within the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. She is licensed as a psychologist in the State of Connecticut holds national certification in school psychology state certification in school psychology and licensure in speech language pathology. Her research interests are in the area of interventions for communication disordersmainly stuttering and selective mutismmind body health integrated behavioral health care and physical health and wellness especially in the areas of asthma and cancer.