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Grognet, Allene Guss – 1997
For elderly refugees, coming from a variety of cultural situations and with varied educational backgrounds, transplantation to a new culture is an especially difficult process. There is no research evidence to suggest that older adults can not succeed in learning another language, although more deliberate efforts must be made to achieve this. In…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Agency Cooperation
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Haskell, William L. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1996
Two societal changes that are increasing the need to promote physically active lifestyles are the impact of new technology on work and leisure time, and the aging of the population. The paper makes recommendations for enhancing health and physical performance for all individuals. (SM)
Descriptors: Adults, Aging (Individuals), Athletics, Disabilities
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Herrenkohl, Ellen C.; And Others – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1995
This study assessed physically abused/neglected and nonabused/nonneglected children (n=206) at preschool and elementary school age to identify variables significantly affecting children's behavioral functioning. Behavioral functioning was most strongly differentiated by the sociocultural and family climate in which the child was raised, with…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Child Abuse
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Stone, Elaine J.; And Others – Journal of Health Education, 1995
This article identifies several national developments that have focused renewed attention on promoting young people's health through schools, highlighting relevant National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) initiatives, and summarizing 12 recent NHLBI-funded studies of children and adolescents focusing on developmental stage, gender, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Cardiovascular System, Child Development
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Burt, Diana B.; Primeaux-Hart, Sharon; Loveland, Katherine A.; Cleveland, Lynne A.; Lewis, Kay R.; Lesser, Jary; Pearson, Pamela L. – Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 2005
Diagnosis of dementia in adults with intellectual disabilities requires documentation of clinically significant declines in memory and other cognitive skills, as well as changes in everyday and emotional functioning. To improve diagnostic accuracy in adults with Down syndrome, the authors examined conditions often associated with dementia, as well…
Descriptors: Medical Evaluation, Mental Retardation, Dementia, Seizures
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Sanagavarapu, Prathyusha; Perry, Bob – Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 2005
This study aimed to examine views, concerns and expectations of immigrant Bangladeshi parents and children in Sydney concerning transition to kindergarten (the first year of school). This study builds on the previous work of the Starting School Research Project at the University of Western Sydney by: (1) deriving data from families and children…
Descriptors: Immigrants, Foreign Countries, Parents, Parent Attitudes
Glenwick, David S., Ed.; Jason, Leonard A., Ed. – 1993
In the last decade, there has been increased attention paid to the scope of mental and physical health problems that affect individuals at different points over the entire life span. This volume presents many problem areas and the range of their impact on individuals, families, and society at large. The impact of intervention programs is described…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Behavior Change, Child Abuse
Juelsgaard, Cheri – 1996
This activity book is designed to assist teachers in enhancing preschool children's motor skills, physical development, and social skills, and to build young children's self-esteem. The activities are designed for both disabled and nondisabled children. The first section of the book suggests specific activities in 13 categories of motor skills:…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Exercise, Exercise Physiology, Lesson Plans
Stautberg, Susan Schiffer – 1993
Intended for women who plan to combine a career with motherhood, this book is a planning document for the full-time working mother-to-be during the three trimesters of pregnancy and the first trimester of motherhood. Each section discusses physical and mental changes associated with motherhood and includes a calendar for appointments and events…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Day Care, Diaries, Dual Career Family
Office of Inspector General (DHHS), Washington, DC. – 1993
This report describes school-based health centers and their degree of coordination with managed care providers. Although the investigation focuses on adolescents, many ideas discussed here are germane to elementary school-based health centers as well. Information was gathered through an extensive literature review, relevant legislation, and 88…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Delivery Systems, Elementary Secondary Education
American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC. – 1981
This is the report of a task force formed to bring psychological understanding to bear on the various aspects of the development of nuclear arms and nuclear energy and the threat they pose to human physical, mental, and emotional health. The first of seven articles considers the sociopsychological aspects of the nuclear arms race. Other articles…
Descriptors: Child Psychology, Child Welfare, Emotional Adjustment, Emotional Disturbances
Houtkooper, Linda; And Others – 1982
This kit is designed to be used as part of health, science, physical education, and home economics education at the middle school level. It provides current information about and describes student learning activities in food, nutrition, physical fitness, and ecology. Class plans are offered for five lesson topics: (1) Food supplies nutrients,…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Eating Habits, Exercise Physiology, Foods Instruction
National School Boards Association, Alexandria, VA. – 1989
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection first and foremost is a medical problem, but it entails a host of other problems--social, moral, ethical, legal, and fiscal--with numerous and complex implications for the entire community, including schools. Public health officials stress that the combined efforts of federal and state governments,…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, At Risk Persons, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification
Minnesota State Dept. of Health, St. Paul. – 1990
This document comprises the 1988 annual statistical report of the Minnesota Center for Health Statistics. After introductory technical notes on changes in format, sources of data, and geographic allocation of vital events, an overview is provided of vital health statistics in all areas. Thereafter, separate sections of the report provide tables…
Descriptors: Abortions, Birth Rate, Demography, Divorce
Kells, Patricia P.; And Others – 1982
Results of an assessment of 50 ecological and stress management competencies that were developed as part of a Kansas project to improve retention of special education personnel are presented in narrative and data sections. Ecological considerations include those that contribute to job success, such as job challenge and community atmosphere, while…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Classroom Environment, Competence, Disabilities
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