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Shaunessy, Elizabeth; Farmer, Jennie – Understanding Our Gifted, 2006
Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is a relatively recent term in education and psychology and has gained more interest since it became a recognized exceptionality in the United States in 1994. It is classified with autism under the term "Pervasive Developmental Disorder" (PDD). The primary criteria for diagnosis include linguistic, social, and behavioral…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Asperger Syndrome, Disability Identification, Special Needs Students
Wilczenski, Felicia L.; And Others – 1994
Because of escalating violence in our nation's schools and neighborhoods, childhood aggression is receiving intense public scrutiny. This article offers a systemic perspective for understanding the pervasive problem of bullying and victimization by clarifying adult attitudes toward childhood aggression; by reviewing the familial, educational, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Bullying
Davis, J. Francis; And Others – 1991
This workshop kit consists of: (1) "Leader's Guide"; (2) "Handout Masters"; (3) special issue of the journal "Media & Values" on the theme "Children and Television: Growing Up in a Media World"; (4) "From Awareness to Action: Media Literacy for the '90s," a booklet on the basics of media literacy. The kit is designed for a four-part study of the…
Descriptors: Advertising, Antisocial Behavior, Commercial Television, Mass Media