Related Experiment Videos
A day treatment program for severely disturbed young children
Hospital & Community Psychiatry
|March 1, 1976
Summary
This study followed 67 children with severe emotional disturbances treated at a mental health center. Most children achieved positive outcomes, living at home and attending school two years post-discharge.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- A day treatment program serves young children with severe emotional disturbances and functional impairments.
- Treatment is primarily delivered by child-development specialists in a classroom, small-group setting.
Observation:
- The study tracked 67 children post-discharge from the program.
- Data included psychiatric diagnoses, psychological status, family characteristics, and long-term treatment outcomes.
Findings:
- An average of two years and seven months after discharge, 63 children (94%) were living at home.
- 52 children (78%) attended public school, with most in regular classes.
Implications:
- The findings suggest the effectiveness of early intervention and day treatment programs for children with severe emotional disturbances.
- Successful reintegration into home and school environments indicates positive long-term impacts of the program.