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"Made This Way for a Reason": Body Satisfaction and Spirituality
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Buser, Juleen K.; Parkins, Rachael A. – ADULTSPAN Journal, 2013
Nine female participants shared their experiences of body satisfaction, spiritual beliefs, and the intersection of these domains. Using phenomenological inquiry, the authors identified 6 themes in participant interviews. The authors discuss ways in which this study extends previous research, in addition to providing suggestions for counseling…
Descriptors: Human Body, Females, Satisfaction, Self Concept
Addressing Viral Hepatitis in People with Substance Use Disorders. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 53
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2011
Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs) are developed by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Each TIP involves the development of topic-specific best-practice guidelines for the prevention and…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Substance Abuse, Comorbidity, Mental Disorders
Genetic Counseling in Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
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Simonoff, Emily – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1998
Provides a protocol for counseling families with an autistic member concerning the risk of having an autistic child. Reports data regarding empirical recurrence risks and identifies the key elements that influence recurrence risks for individual couples. Counseling expertise in both diagnosis and treatment of autism and in the genetics of complex…
Descriptors: Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Counseling, Decision Making
Treating Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders: A Guide for Practitioners
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Woods, Douglas W., Ed.; Piacentini, John C., Ed.; Walkup, John T., Ed – Guilford Publications, 2007
Grounded in a comprehensive model of Tourette syndrome (TS) and related disorders, this state-of-the-art volume provides a multidisciplinary framework for assessment and treatment. Leading authorities present the latest knowledge on the neurobehavioral underpinnings of TS, its clinical presentation, and how to distinguish it from frequently…
Descriptors: Hyperactivity, Clinical Psychology, Neurological Impairments, Disabilities
Educating the Human Brain. Human Brain Development Series
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Posner, Michael I.; Rothbart, Mary K. – APA Books, 2006
"Educating the Human Brain" is the product of a quarter century of research. This book provides an empirical account of the early development of attention and self regulation in infants and young children. It examines the brain areas involved in regulatory networks, their connectivity, and how their development is influenced by genes and…
Descriptors: Expertise, School Readiness, Educational Psychology, Genetics
Handbook of Developmental Disabilities
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Odom, Samuel L., Ed.; Horner, Robert H., Ed.; Snell, Martha E., Ed.; Blacher, Jan, Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2007
This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about developmental disabilities: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and effective educational and clinical practices. Leading authorities analyze what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Public Policy, Research Methodology, Race