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A therapeutic nursery evaluation study.

L M Ware1, E S Novotny, L Coyne

  • 1Menninger Preschool Evaluation Study, Menninger Child and Family Study Center, Topeka, Kansas, USA.

Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic
|January 5, 2002
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A therapeutic nursery program significantly improved behavior and social-emotional growth in troubled preschoolers. Mothers also reported reduced depression, indicating the program

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Preschoolers with serious behavioral disturbances require effective interventions.
  • Early childhood mental health programs are crucial for development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a therapeutic nursery program for troubled preschoolers.
  • To assess the impact of the program on child behavior and social-emotional development.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study with a pre-post design.
  • Involved 38 seriously disturbed preschoolers.
  • Utilized standardized assessment instruments like the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), Kohn Social Competence Scale, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale, Behavioral Observations, and the Epidemiologic Studies of Depression Scale (CES-D) for mothers.

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Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in internalizing and externalizing behaviors (CBCL).
  • Enhanced social competence, including learning, peer interactions, and play (Kohn Scale).
  • Improved socialization skills beyond maturation (Vineland Scale) and better child capacities and relationship qualities (Behavioral Observations).
  • Mothers reported decreased depressive symptoms (CES-D).

Conclusions:

  • The therapeutic nursery program is effective for seriously troubled preschoolers.
  • The comprehensive program fosters gains in behavior, social skills, and emotional growth.
  • Positive outcomes extend to maternal mental health.