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Behavioral Problems and Psychosocial Strengths: Unique Factors Contributing to the Behavioral Profile of Youth with Down Syndrome
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Dieleman, Lisa M.; De Pauw, Sarah S. W.; Soenens, Bart; Van Hove, Geert; Prinzie, Peter – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2018
This study aimed to describe problem behaviors and psychosocial strengths, examine the problem-strength interrelations, and evaluate profiles of problems and strengths in youth with Down syndrome (DS). The community-based sample consisted of 67 parents of children with DS aged between 4 and 19 years. Parents reported about the developmental age…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Behavior Problems, Child Behavior, Children
Comparison of Service Effectiveness for Youth with Depressed Versus Nondepressed Caregivers
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McCarthy, Michael; Schellinger, Jeffrey; Smith, Rachel R.; Behimer, Gretchen; Hargraves, Daniel; Scherra, Karen – Research on Social Work Practice, 2017
Purpose: (1) To compare demographic, mental health, service usage, and emotional and behavioral characteristics and strengths of youth receiving care from depressed versus nondepressed caregivers and (2) to determine whether a community-based program for reducing problematic behaviors and bolstering strengths is equally effective for youth with…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Depression (Psychology), Caregivers, Youth
Patterns of School Functioning over Time among Students Served in a System of Care
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Anderson, Jeffrey A. – Remedial and Special Education, 2011
Systems of care can be used to help coordinate and direct resources both external and internal to a school, thereby providing critical supports for students with emotional and behavioral challenges that historically have not been available to educators. In this study, hierarchical linear modeling was used to longitudinally examine school…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Special Education, Enrollment, Children
Assessing the Emotional and Behavioral Strengths of Children.
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Epstein, Michael H. – Reclaiming Children and Youth: Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1998
Introduces the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (BERS): a Strength-Based Approach to Assessment for use in schools, mental health clinics, and social service agencies. BERS is designed so that adults can accurately and efficiently identify children's behavioral and emotional strengths, rather than their deficits, problems, and pathologies.…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Children