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Early Behavior Signs of Psychiatric Phenotypes in Fragile X Syndrome.
Kau, Alice S. M.; Reider, Eve E.; Payne, Lynda; Meyer, Walter A.; Freund, Lisa – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2000
A study of 41 preschool males with fragile X and 16 age- and IQ-matched controls were rated by their mothers on behavior rating scales. The males with fragile X syndrome were distinguished from controls in the following areas: motor skills deficits, increased initial avoidance, decreased social withdrawal, and positive mood. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Interpersonal Competence, Males, Mental Retardation
Understanding the Student with Asperger Syndrome: Guidelines for Teachers.
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Williams, Karen – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2001
To assist teachers, descriptions of seven defining characteristics of Asperger Syndrome are provided, including: insistence on sameness, impairment in social interaction, restricted range of interests, poor concentration, poor motor coordination, academic difficulties, and emotional vulnerability. Strategies for addressing each of these symptoms…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Classroom Techniques, Disability Identification, Educational Strategies
Asperger Syndrome: An Overview of Characteristics.
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Myles, Brenda Smith; Simpson, Richard L. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2002
This article describes characteristics of Asperger syndrome (AS) and the syndrome's impact in the home, school, and community. Social, behavioral and emotional, cognitive, academic, sensory, and motor characteristics of students with AS are reviewed. The restricted range of interests students with AS have is discussed. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Behavior Problems, Cognitive Development, Disability Identification
Early versus Late Entry to Preschool: Some Developmental Implications
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Zupancic, Maja; Kavcic, Tina – European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 2004
This study explores the relationship between cognitive, motor, social and personality development of 3-year-old children and the age of their entry into preschool, which ranged from 10 to 45 months. 247 children from 17 preschools in different regions of Slovenia, all implementing the same National Curriculum, participated. Preschool teachers…
Descriptors: National Curriculum, Measures (Individuals), Foreign Countries, Preschool Teachers
Dyspraxia 5-11: A Practical Guide.
Macintyre, Christine – 2001
This book attempts to explain dyspraxia, a coordination disorder, and how the condition affects children of primary school age. The first chapter defines dyspraxia and answers common questions concerning what the condition is, difficulties these children experience, reasons for these difficulties, the prevalence of dyspraxia, and ways to help.…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education
The Kindergartner.
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Howe, Frederick C. – Child Study Journal, 1993
Profiles typical characteristics and behaviors of kindergartners. Highlights physical development, including energy and growth, motor development, physical activities, and health; mental development, including Piagetian stages, academic development, mental limitations, and effective classroom rewards; and psychosocial development, including…
Descriptors: Books, Child Health, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development
The First Grader.
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Howe, Frederick C. – Child Study Journal, 1993
Profiles typical characteristics and behaviors of first graders. Highlights physical development, including energy and growth, motor development, physical activities, and health; mental development, including Piagetian stages, academic development, mental limitations, and effective classroom rewards; and psychosocial development, including…
Descriptors: Books, Child Health, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development
The Second Grader.
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Howe, Frederick C. – Child Study Journal, 1993
Profiles typical characteristics and behaviors of second graders. Highlights physical development, including energy and growth, motor development, physical activities, and health; mental development, including Piagetian stages, academic development, mental limitations, and effective classroom rewards; and psychosocial development, including…
Descriptors: Books, Child Health, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development
The Third Grader.
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Howe, Frederick C. – Child Study Journal, 1993
Profiles typical characteristics and behaviors of third graders. Highlights physical development, including energy and growth, motor development, physical activities, and health; mental development, including Piagetian stages, academic development, mental limitations, and effective classroom rewards; and psychosocial development, including…
Descriptors: Books, Child Health, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development
The Fourth Grader.
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Howe, Frederick C. – Child Study Journal, 1993
Profiles typical characteristics and behaviors of fourth graders. Highlights physical development, including energy and growth, motor development, physical activities, and health; mental development, including Piagetian stages, academic development, mental limitations, and effective classroom rewards; and psychosocial development, including…
Descriptors: Books, Child Health, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development
The Fifth Grader.
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Howe, Frederick C. – Child Study Journal, 1993
Profiles typical characteristics and behaviors of fifth graders. Highlights physical development, including energy and growth, motor development, physical activities, and health; mental development, including Piagetian stages, academic development, mental limitations, and effective classroom rewards; and psychosocial development, including…
Descriptors: Books, Child Health, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development
The Sixth Grader.
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Howe, Frederick C. – Child Study Journal, 1993
Profiles typical characteristics and behaviors of sixth graders. Highlights physical development, including energy and growth, motor development, physical activities, and health; mental development, including Piagetian stages, academic development, mental limitations, and effective classroom rewards; and psychosocial development, including…
Descriptors: Books, Child Health, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development
Assist Program 1: The Moderately/Severely Handicapped. Sourcebook. ASSIST: Associate Instructional Support for Teachers.
Brantlinger, Ellen; And Others – 1978
The first of two documents designed to provide training for paraprofessionals working with moderately and severely/profoundly handicapped students, the sourcebook provides information on preservice and inservice education. Narrative is presented and activities are described for the following preservice topics (sample subtopics in parentheses):…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Child Advocacy, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills
Assist Program 1: The Moderately/Severely Handicapped. Teacher's Guide. ASSIST: Associate Instructional Support for Teachers.
Brantlinger, Ellen; And Others – 1978
The second of two documents designed for training paraprofessionals to work with moderately and severely/profoundly handicapped students, the teacher's guide presents information on preservice and inservice education. Preservice information to be read by the paraprofessional touches on the following topics (sample subtopics in parentheses):…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Child Advocacy, Communication Skills, Consumer Education