DEFECTS IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE PERSONALITY CAN DEVELOP IN CHILDREN. TO KEEP HIS SPIRIT NOURISHED, THE CHILD NEEDS AFFECTION, FRIENDSHIP, FREEDOM, FAITH, AND CHALLENGE FROM HIS PARENTS. SELF-RESPECT IS ANOTHER QUALITY WHICH SHOULD BE DEVELOPED IN CHILDREN AS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THEIR GOOD MENTAL HEALTH. PROVIDING WORK EXPERIENCES AROUND THE…

SINCE SPEECH IS IMPORTANT TO THE PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF A HUMAN BEING, IT IS OFTEN FOUND THAT IMPAIRMENTS ARE FREQUENT CAUSES OF PERSONALITY DISORDERS AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS. ON THE OTHER HAND, A GOOD GUIDE TO BEGINNING HELP INVOLVES PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION TO ESTIMATE INTELLIGENCE. ALSO A TEST OF HEARING SHOULD BE GIVEN AS WELL AS A…

This book on the social and psychological development of the infant (0-1 year) is designed for use in a foster parent training program. The book is divided into 5 parts. Part I briefly lists the expected social and psychological behaviors for each 2-month period of the infant's first year, suggests adult responses and guidance techniques…

Human relations units are presented in this guide designed for teachers of secondary grades. The aim is to educate students in the philosophy of humanism. Emphasis is upon social interaction in an attempt to help pupils not only realize their own potential, but moreover, to respond to the needs of others. Each of the four activity units deals with…

Available in English and French and intended for parents and professional workers such as nursery school teachers and day care workers, the handbook provides information on the way visual impairment affects the child's development and instructions for guidance in the early years. Sections cover the following topics: reactions to blindness by the…

This paper presents guidelines for developing programs for the early detection of physical, behavioral, and educational problems of young children. The purpose, definitions of terms and roles, procedures for organization and implementation of the screening programs are briefly outlined. The paper consists primarily of supporting information: (1)…

Using the skills and knowledge obtained in Office Career Occupations No. 1, the students will build their skill in typewriting and alphabetic filing. The 90-hour course also includes improvement of skills in numeric filing, communication, spelling, and computation; recognition of good personality traits, grooming habits, attitudes, and…

Career development is approached in this guide for counselors through a self-concept model which focuses on the individual's perceptions of experiences in relation to exploring various occupations and careers. Chapter 1 is devoted to theoretical considerations involving a self-concept approach and the implications of this approach to career…

The quinmester behavioral studies course for grades seven through nine focuses on factors influencing the young teenagers' attitudes, behavior, and relationships with others. A major objective is for the teenager to examine his own values and behavior, and those of his peers, preparing him for the changes and challenges that will confront him and…