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McGregor, Karla K.; Ohlmann, Nancy; Eden, Nichole; Arbisi-Kelm, Tim; Young, Alys – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2023
Purpose: The aim of this study was to situate developmental language disorder (DLD) within the impairment and disability framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF); describe the functional strengths and weaknesses of a cohort of first-grade children with DLD and their peers; and explore the ways that…
Descriptors: Language Impairments, Developmental Delays, Intervention, Individual Characteristics
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Bauer, Erin; Ogg, Clyde – Journal of Extension, 2011
The trend toward encouraging adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in schools has increased in the last decade. Because IPM helps reduce risk of human pesticide exposure, reduce allergens and asthma triggers, save energy, and protect the environment, it's essential that IPM awareness continue not only with current school administrators,…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Video Games, Child Health, Human Body
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McFarland, Kimberly K.; Salama, Fouad; Yaseen, Muhammad – Journal of Rural Health, 2011
Background: Pediatric dentists are too few in number to care for all children. Therefore, the level of pediatric dental services provided by general dentists, especially in rural areas, is crucial to improving the dental health of children. Purpose: The objectives of the study were to establish a baseline in regard to the quantity of pediatric…
Descriptors: Dental Health, Child Health, Dentistry, Rural Areas
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Trout, Alexandra L.; Hagaman, Jessica L.; Chmelka, M. Beth; Gehringer, Robert; Epstein, Michael H.; Reid, Robert – Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, 2008
Often considered a "last resort placement," residential settings serve a broad range of children who present significant risks. While much is known about emotional and behavioral functioning, less is known about academic strengths and limitations. This study evaluated 127 children at intake into a residential care program to determine…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health
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Heelan, Kate A.; Unruh, Scott A.; Combs, H. Jason; Donnelly, Joseph E.; Sutton, Sarah; Abbey, Bryce M. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2008
This article describes the results of a study that helped determine common barriers to active commuting to and from school, as well as the results of a Walking School Bus program that was implemented at two neighborhood elementary schools in Nebraska. While parental perceived barriers to active commuting may influence the travel choices of…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Exercise
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Cramer, Mary W.; Iverson, Carol J. – Journal of School Health, 1999
Nebraska's plan for comprehensively evaluating school health programs used the Targeting Outcomes of Program framework to measure impact indicators of such programs. Following focus group meetings with stakeholders in one rural school district, the plan was developed and implemented as a statewide evaluation of comprehensive school health…
Descriptors: Child Health, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Evaluation, Public Schools