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Roberts, Mary Ann – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1986
The article describes an observational playroom procedure (Structured Observation of Academic and Play Settings) used for evaluating symptomatic behaviors of hyperactive boys in the clinic setting. Case studies are presented to illustrate the differing pattern of playroom behavior in boys with different types of externalizing disorders. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Case Studies, Children, Clinical Diagnosis
Peer reviewedFagot, Beverly I.; And Others – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1989
The play behaviors of three groups of preschool children were compared. The physically abused children (N=11) were more antisocial, disruptive, and aggressive yet passive. The 15 sexually abused children were relatively quiet and engaged in more female-type activities, while 10 non-abused control group children exhibited more positive peer…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Child Abuse, Comparative Analysis, Play
