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Nemeth, Karen; Brillante, Pamela – Young Children, 2011
It can be difficult for any teacher to support a child whose behavior is disruptive, but a language barrier can certainly complicate the situation. Children who are new to English may not be able to tell teachers what's going on. This makes it even more important for teachers to learn specific strategies to interpret the child's actions and plan…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Second Language Learning, Child Health, Behavior Problems
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Young Children, 1989
Discusses guidelines for HIV-infection control in group programs for children. These guidelines were adapted from the November 1988 issue of PEDIATRICS, and replace earlier statements on the topic. (RJC)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Day Care, Disease Control
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Liebman, Toni H. – Young Children, 1984
Describes an exchange program between a cooperative nursery school and a nursing home in which children were paired with nursing home residents. Discusses selecting and preparing child and adult participants, planning and supervising group and class activities, and teaching children about death and illness. (CB)
Descriptors: Death, Diseases, Exchange Programs, Nursing Homes
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Harwood, Maureen; Kleinfeld, Judith Smilg – Young Children, 2002
Differentiates fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) from fetal alcohol effects (FAE) and discusses difficulties in diagnosing these conditions. Describes the effects of FAS/FAE on young children, detailing impact on sensory processing, focusing attention, and cognitive development in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Presents suggestions for caregivers…
Descriptors: Age Differences, At Risk Persons, Congenital Impairments, Diseases
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Holland, Marna – Young Children, 2005
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the resulting behavioral changes in a loved one can cause intense emotional reactions from all family members, including children. Sharing and discussing relevant picture books can be an effective strategy to help the children in such families understand and deal with their emotions. Picture books can…
Descriptors: Picture Books, Alzheimers Disease, Childrens Literature, Family Environment