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Peer reviewedWilliams, Karen; Euler, Aline – Children's Environments Quarterly, 1984
Provides evidence (based on observations at an environmental center) which suggests that frequent interaction with a variety of animals provides humans with a form of sensitivity awareness training such that they become more aware of communication on many levels and more finely attuned to feedback sent and received. (JN)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Animals, Behavior Change, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedKasari, Connie; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1990
In an examination of the association of shared positive affect during 2 communicative contexts, it was found that 18 normal children displayed positive affect toward an adult during joint attention situations, while 18 autistic children did not. Eighteen mentally retarded children displayed high levels of positive affect during requesting as well…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Attention, Autism, Communication Skills
Download full textChurchman, David – 1985
The impact of the educational programs of zoos on the recreational visitor is addressed in this report. Unobtrusive or nonreactive research methods were employed as primary evaluative techniques by graduate social science students conducting six research projects at the Los Angeles Zoo. These studies were designed and implemented to examine: (1)…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Animals, Educational Research, Exhibits
Peer reviewedMcEvoy, Mary A.; And Others – Education and Treatment of Children, 1990
Affection activities (such as hugging, smiling, and saying positive things) can be added to typical preschool games and songs to encourage interaction between handicapped children and nonhandicapped peers. The intervention can be adapted for use with children with diverse handicapping conditions. Typical activities, modified directions for…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Games
Johnson, Helen L.; Cohen, Michele – 1990
This study examined both maternal and child interaction styles, focusing on the association between differences in maternal level and quality of involvement and the synchrony and affective quality of child interaction behaviors. The subjects were 55 mother-child dyads in which the children (ages 2-5) had been referred to a mental health center…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, At Risk Persons, Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development
Pulice, Pat – 1987
This guide presents methods for promoting integrated development in autistic children, through the use of attachment-based activities. The first section reviews the literature on autism, including its etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and attachment research. The second section describes the Minneapolis Children's Medical Center program, called…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Attachment Behavior, Autism, Child Development
