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The Longitudinal Relation between Childhood Autistic Traits and Psychosexual Problems in Early Adolescence: The Tracking Adolescents' Individual Lives Survey Study
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Dekker, Linda P.; Hartman, Catharina A.; van der Vegt, Esther J. M.; Verhulst, Frank C.; van Oort, Floor V. A.; Greaves-Lord, Kirstin – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2015
Individuals with autistic traits are considered to be prone to develop psychosexual problems due to their limited social skills and insight. This study investigated the longitudinal relation between autistic traits in childhood (T1; age 10-12 years) and parent-reported psychosexual problems in early adolescence (T2; age 12-15 years). In a general…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Sexuality, Early Adolescents
Explosive, Oppositional, and Aggressive Behavior in Children with Autism Compared to Other Clinical Disorders and Typical Children
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Mayes, Susan Dickerson; Calhoun, Susan L.; Aggarwal, Richa; Baker, Courtney; Mathapati, Santoshkumar; Anderson, Robert; Petersen, Christopher – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
Maternal ratings of explosiveness, opposition, and aggression were analyzed in 1609 children 6-16 years of age. Behavior problems were common in autism, ADHD-Combined type, and depression, whereas children with ADHD-Inattentive type, anxiety disorder, and acquired brain injury did not differ from typical controls. More than 40% of children with…
Descriptors: Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Problems, Aggression, Autism
Testosterone and Child and Adolescent Adjustment: The Moderating Role of Parent-Child Relationships.
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Booth, Alan; Johnson, David R.; Granger, Douglas A.; Crouter, Ann C.; McHale, Susan – Developmental Psychology, 2003
In a sample of families with 6- to 18-year-olds, this study found that sons' and daughters' testosterone levels showed little direct connection to risk behavior or depressive symptoms. As parent-child relationship quality increased, testosterone-related adjustment problems were less evident. When relationship quality decreased, testosterone-linked…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Age Differences, Behavior Problems
Adolescents' Subjective Age: An Indicator of Perceived Maturity.
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Galambos, Nancy L.; Kolaric, Giselle C.; Sears, Heather A.; Maggs, Jennifer L. – Journal of Research on Adolescence, 1999
Two studies investigated relationship between adolescents' subjective age and self-reported problem behavior, autonomy, and peer relationships. Findings indicated that older subjective age among 15-year olds correlated positively with problem behaviors, behavioral autonomy, and involvement with other-sex peers. When chronological age and pubertal…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age, Behavior Problems, Children
Depression in the Schools: A Hidden Piece in the E/BD Puzzle?
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Heath, Nancy L.; Toste, Jessica R.; Holly, Shareen – Exceptionality Education Canada, 2006
Depression is an essential component in any consideration of emotional/behavioural difficulties in the schools. Depression can occur as a disorder or as a clinically significant array of depressive symptoms, both of which should be of concern to school personnel. The present paper reviews literature concerning the identification, prevalence, and…
Descriptors: School Personnel, Puberty, Depression (Psychology), Behavior Problems
Caring for Your School-Age Child: Ages 5 to 12. The Complete and Authorative Guide.
Schor, Edward L., Ed. – 1995
The middle years of childhood are challenging for both children and their parents, as children master skills and develop behaviors that will strongly influence their later health and well-being. This parenting manual offers up-to-date information and guidelines on key emotional, physical, and behavioral issues that parents of school-age children…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Child Behavior