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Bakley, Sue – Young Children, 2001
Examines how sensory integration disorders contribute to behavioral difficulties in young children and how considering the neurological underpinnings to behavior problems can help to clarify their origins and lead to obtaining appropriate and effective help. Lists signs of sensory integration disorders. Delineates techniques to use when a child…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Change Strategies, Early Childhood Education, Educational Practices
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Connor, Michael J. – Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, 2003
A follow-up study examined 12 children who demonstrated stress in the period leading up to or during administration of standard assessment tasks (SATs). Findings indicate that for some children who tend to be sensitive or anxious, the SATs may push them beyond a level of stress that is manageable or acceptable. (Contains 1 reference.) (CR)
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Elementary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Emotional Problems
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Jackson, P. Susan; Peterson, Jean – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 2003
Two case studies and clinical examples document the capacity of highly gifted adolescents to mask severe depressive disorder symptoms. Factors contributing to this masking phenomenon include shame for being incapacitated and unable to resolve their dilemma; depression's signature cognitive confusion, which disengaged their coping mechanism; and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Coping, Depression (Psychology)
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Berry, Marianne; Barth, Richard P. – Child Welfare, 1990
Examines characteristics of children adopted in adolescence and characteristics associated with disruptions of adolescent adoptions. (BB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adoption, Child Welfare, Educational Background
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Emerson, Shirley; Syron, Yvonne – Counseling and Values, 1995
Describes adolescent satanic practices of affected families in three Southwestern states in a seven-year period. Counselors need to understand how satanism is related to religion, family dynamics, and adolescent rebellion. A systemic perspective is suggested. Counselors must be aware of their own biases to be able to help satanically involved…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Behavior Problems, Child Neglect, Counselor Attitudes
Mannarino, Anthony P.; And Others – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1994
This study of 258 girls (ages 6-12) found that sexually abused girls and clinical controls had more developmental and psychiatric problems prior to the abuse and more past stressors than normal controls. In the sexually abused girls, prior developmental and psychiatric problems were associated with increased behavioral and emotional problems,…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Child Development, Depression (Psychology)
Merrell, Kenneth W.; Popinga, Monique R. – Diagnostique, 1994
Analysis of social competence and problem behaviors for 164 special education students in grades K-3, using the Social Skills Rating System, found weak to moderate relationships between parents' and teachers' ratings. Gender comparisons revealed mixed findings. Results provide evidence for the instrument's convergent validity and suggest that…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Disabilities, Emotional Problems
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Ogles, Benjamin M.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1995
Evaluation of the clinical significance of a depression treatment program revealed that a substantial number of clients made reliable improvements; posttreatment scores fell within a functional distribution. Results suggest that highly structured interventions for outpatients with major depression can instill clinically meaningful changes in short…
Descriptors: Concurrent Validity, Counseling Effectiveness, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Problems
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Wheat, Rebecca – Young Children, 1995
Describes the use of small sandboxes with toy figures as an activity that helps children cope with the emotional upheaval in their lives. (HTH)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Discovery Learning, Early Childhood Education, Emotional Adjustment
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Vespi, Laurel; Yewchuk, Carolyn – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1992
Interviews with 4 gifted learning-disabled boys, (aged 9 to 12), their parents, and their teachers identified themes in their social/emotional development including interpersonal relationships, self-concept, and learning characteristics. Unique characteristics included a powerful fear of failure, inconsistent social skills, and a fluctuating self…
Descriptors: Emotional Development, Emotional Problems, Failure, Fear
Beitchman, Joseph H.; And Others – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1992
Evidence suggests that sexual abuse has serious long-term effects; but specific effects, independent of force, threatened force, or family variables such as parental psychopathology, are not yet clarified. Effects among adults in terms of their relationship to sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, fear, multiple or borderline personality…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Age Differences, Behavior Patterns
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Smith, A. J.; Thomas, J. B. – Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, 1993
Reports on psychological support for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children in 286 state day or boarding schools and 83 independent schools in Great Britain. Concludes that many flaws exist in the educational structure and that a full-time psychologist is necessary for both the student and teachers. (CFR)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Boarding Schools, Elementary Secondary Education
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Chartier, George M.; Lassen, Maureen K. – Adolescence, 1994
Surveys of nonreferred students in grades 7 through 12 found that girls endorsed more depressive symptomatology than did boys, but the magnitude of the effect was trivial. Over one-third of the sample reported suicidal ideation. It is suggested that effect-size analyses may advance understanding of normative research on depression. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Problems, Females
Williams, Gladys A.; Asher, Steven R. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1992
Results from a survey of 62 students (ages 8-13) with mild mental retardation and 62 students without retardation indicated that high percentages of both groups understood what loneliness means; a loneliness questionnaire yielded satisfactory internal reliability; and boys but not girls with mental retardation reported more loneliness than did…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Emotional Development
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Waugh, Timothy A.; Kjos, Diane L. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1992
Results from an outcome study of 50 adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems in a partial hospitalization program reflect parental involvement during the treatment process. High parental involvement is related to greater improvement in school and home functioning, reduced rehospitalization, and reduced pathology and problem severity…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Day Programs, Emotional Problems
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