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An Investigation into the Relationship between Anxiety and Stuttering.
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Craig, Ashley – Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 1990
In this study, 102 adult stutterers were assessed on state and trait anxiety before, and on trait anxiety after, intensive behavioral treatment. Results showed that persons who stutter have significantly higher levels of fear (trait anxiety) in a demanding speech situation and also higher levels of chronic anxiety (trait anxiety) than matched…
Descriptors: Adults, Anxiety, Behavior Modification, Emotional Problems
Munchausen by Proxy Victims in Adulthood: A First Look.
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Libow, Judith A. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1995
Childhood experiences and long-term psychological outcomes were investigated with 10 adults, ages 33 through 71, who were self-identified victims of illness fabrication by a parent (Munchausen by Proxy). During childhood they felt unloved and unsafe and had emotional and physical problems. As adults, problems included insecurity, reality-testing…
Descriptors: Adults, Child Abuse, Diseases, Emotional Adjustment
The Source for Learning Disabilities.
Currie, Paula S.; Wadlington, Elizabeth M. – 2002
This book is designed to help clinicians and teachers work more effectively with people with learning disabilities and their families. Chapter 1 provides an overview of learning disabilities. It presents commonly accepted medical and educational definitions, prevalence figures, and possible etiological explanations for various disorders. Chapter 2…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Adults, Attention Deficit Disorders, Check Lists