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Adolescent schoolboys in SED classes: implications for child psychiatry
R E Mattison1, J Morales, M A Bauer
1Division of Child Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|November 1, 1993
Summary
Adolescent socially and emotionally disturbed (SED) boys exhibit normal intelligence but face significant family stressors and externalizing disorders. This highlights a need for increased collaboration between child psychiatrists and special education services.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Special Education
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Socially and Emotionally Disturbed (SED) boys represent a complex population requiring targeted psychosocial assessment.
- Understanding the unique characteristics of SED boys is crucial for effective educational and therapeutic interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify fundamental psychosocial characteristics distinguishing adolescent SED boys.
- To compare SED boys with peers receiving alternative educational interventions.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving boys aged 12-16 years recommended for SED placement versus other educational interventions.
- Utilized the Kiddie SADS-E interview and Achenbach's Child Behavior Checklist (parent and teacher forms) for data collection.
Main Results:
- SED boys demonstrated normal intelligence but high family stressors and externalizing disorders (DSM-III).
- Significant differences included lower socioeconomic status, increased abuse history, higher comorbidity, and elevated clinician and teacher ratings of dysfunction.
- Limited current community mental health intervention was noted among the SED group.
Conclusions:
- Findings align with previous research on SED students across different age and gender groups.
- Emphasizes the necessity for private child psychiatrists to engage in collaborative treatment for this population.
- Recommends enhancing child psychiatry trainee experience with the consultative needs of SED students and staff.