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Children in classes for the severely emotionally handicapped.

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    Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study examined 60 children with severe emotional handicaps, finding most had learning disabilities and psychiatric disorders. Neuropsychiatric skills training is crucial for these children and their teachers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Focuses on neuropsychiatric skills for severely emotionally handicapped children (ages 8-14).
    • Examines children in self-contained units, excluding autistic cases.
    • Involves collaboration between clinicians and teachers.

    Observation:

    • 60 children (grades 3-8) were assessed.
    • 36 children (60%) had learning disabilities, with 18 showing signs of organic central nervous system defects.
    • 18 children had specific learning disabilities with perceptual immaturity but normal neurological exams.

    Findings:

    • 10 children had attentional deficit disorder.
    • 11 children functioned at a borderline cognitive ability level.
    • 59 of 60 children had diagnosable psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, conduct disorders, and others.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the high comorbidity of learning disabilities and psychiatric disorders in this population.
    • Suggests the need for targeted neuropsychiatric interventions.
    • Emphasizes the importance of teacher training in managing these complex cases.

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