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Case Study of Childhood Disintegrative Disorder--Heller's Syndrome.
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Bray, Melissa A.; Kehle, Thomas J.; Theodore, Lea A.; Broudy, Matthew S. – Psychology in the Schools, 2002
Discusses the case of a 25-year-old male with childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), or Heller's syndrome, in terms of differential diagnosis, progression of the disorder, and suggestions for home- and school-based interventions. Documents the progressive deterioration of cognitive and social competencies. (Contains 23 references.) (GCP)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Ability, Interpersonal Competence
Improving Practice by Taking Steps toward Technological Improvements in Academic Intervention in the New Millennium.
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Daly, Edward J. III; Hintze, John M.; Hamler, Kendra R. – Psychology in the Schools, 2000
Academic intervention in schools will be improved when available technologies can guide professional decision making in ways that improve student achievement. Several conditions necessary for the development of useful technologies with broad applicability are discussed. A case demonstration is provided where an instructional decision making model…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention
Factitious Disorder in School Settings: A Case Example with Implications for School Psychologists.
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Coard, Herbert F., III; Fournier, Constance J. – Psychology in the Schools, 2000
Discusses factitious disorder particularly as it applies to the school setting and the role school psychologists can play in the identification of this disorder. Describes a case study identified in the school setting, presents symptoms of the disorder, and includes specific recommendations for the school psychologist regarding identification,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis, Educational Environment, Mental Disorders
Parentalplegia.
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Murray, Joseph N.; Cornell, Charles J. – Psychology in the Schools, 1981
While mental and physical handicaps directly affect many children, a more subtle secondary condition often occurs within the families of handicapped children--parentalplegia. Suggests ways to remediate these effects through the use of educational and affective strategies, and suggests a holistic approach to working with the handicapped. (Author)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Coping, Disabilities, Family (Sociological Unit)
A Psychoeducational Approach in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa.
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Cotugno, Albert J. – Psychology in the Schools, 1980
Anorexia nervosa exists as a clinical entity with significant ego disturbances which appear as primary features. Noneating and accompanying weight loss are often secondary features of the disturbance. The psychoeducational approach is most valuable because it integrates the psychological view with educational goals. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Client Relationship
Common Errors in School Crisis Response: Learning from Our Mistakes.
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Cornell, Dewey G.; Sheras, Peter L. – Psychology in the Schools, 1998
Describes five school crises. In each case example, errors in crisis management by school staff exacerbated the crisis and resulted in deleterious consequences for the school, its students, and the surrounding community. Identifies common themes of leadership, teamwork, and responsibility that are critical to successful crisis management.…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Case Studies, Conflict, Crisis Intervention