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Differences between Adopted and Nonadopted Adolescents in Wilderness and Residential Treatment
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Bettmann, Joanna E.; Freeman, Pamela Clarkson; Parry, Kimber J. – Journal of Experiential Education, 2015
Adopted children are disproportionately represented in residential treatment programs in the United States. Adopted children in the United States constitute only 2% to 3% of the U.S population. Nevertheless, they comprise approximately 16.5% of the population in residential care. This descriptive study evaluated a sample of 473 psychological…
Descriptors: Adoption, Adolescents, Outdoor Education, Residential Programs
Assessing and Responding to Disturbed and Disturbing Students: Understanding the Role of Administrative Teams in Institutions of Higher Education
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Eells, Gregory T.; Rockland-Miller, Harry S. – Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 2011
Behavioral and mental health issues challenge institutions of higher education with difficult decisions around response. Interests of the individual and safety of the community must be constantly considered and balanced. A primary way institutions of higher education are responding to these challenges is through the formation of campus assessment…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Group Dynamics, Ethics, Behavior Problems
Bereavement Support for Children
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Auman, Mary Jo – Journal of School Nursing, 2007
The death of a parent is one of the most significant and stressful events children can encounter. Surviving children may experience psychiatric problems and social dysfunction during their childhood and possibly throughout their adult lives. Children surviving a sibling's death may develop behavioral problems, because no one can fill the emptiness…
Descriptors: Grief, School Nurses, School Administration, Death
Psychosocial Assessment: A Model for the School Community Psychologist
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Grieger, Russell M.; Abidin, Richard R. – Psychology in the Schools, 1972
Primary emphasis of the model is on the analysis of behavior as it is elicited in specific situations, the primary goal being to acquire relevant information that will contribute to decisions as to desired changes in behavior. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Psychological Evaluation
Variables Influencing Teachers' Decisions to Refer Children for School Psychological Assessment Services.
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Andrews, Ted J.; Wisniewski, Jack J.; Mulick, James A. – Psychology in the Schools, 1997
Examined variables influencing teacher referrals regarding children suspected of having developmental or behavioral problems. Results indicate that younger children were not referred at a disproportionate rate, as compared to their older classmates. African American children were referred at a disproportionate rate for developmental handicap…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Elementary Secondary Education, Psychological Evaluation, Pupil Personnel Services
Coping with Complexity: How Do Educational Psychologists Assess Students with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties?
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Rees, Christopher; Farrell, Peter; Rees, Paul – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2003
This paper explores the issue of how educational psychologists (EPs) deal with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) referrals. Self-reported EP practice is highlighted and discussed using data gathered from a survey of EPs ( n=107) drawn from 16 local education authorities. Data relating to the age and gender of students referred, the…
Descriptors: Psychologists, Educational Psychology, Psychological Evaluation, Emotional Disturbances
Children's Behavior Problems and Referral for School Psychological Services.
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Siegel, Don J. – Psychology in the Schools, 1981
Rated personality and conduct problem behaviors by considering their significance in referring an elementary grade child for school psychological services. Results showed regular class teachers, special class teachers of the emotionally disturbed and school psychologists agreed on importance of behaviors. Conduct problems were prioritized by the…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers