Developmental Needs of School Aged Children

Glascoe (2003) reported on children's developmental needs related to language and intelligence, and physical, social, and mental health needs. Fewer than 50% of children with emotional or behavioral disturbances are identified by physicians and parents do not routinely ask physicians about their concerns. Parents report that they are worried about their child's development. Glascoe studied a national sample of 472 parents and their children who ranged in age from 21 months to 8 years. Findings showed that parents with children that had developmental disabilities and mental health problems had unique concerns about their children. Concerns about behavior and social skills were predictors of mental health problems. Parents with concerns identified behavioral problems and worried about their children acquiring self-help skills. Findings implied that health-care providers and educators must note the need for these skills. It is recommended that parent education, training, and developmental promotions be considered.

Amold and Doctoroff (2003) investigated effects of SES in children by studying the education of SES-di

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low for timely intervention but a lack of systematic screening programs prohibits this identification. Children are incorrectly categorized as having a learning disability rather than being recognized for the emotional behavioral problems they are suffering from. The stigma associated with mental illness is avoided. Even the dental-health services for children are poorly organized and under funded and are resulting in a health crisis for children. Hootman, Houck, and Catherine (2003) reported that increased mental health needs are demanding new roles in school communities. Health care providers need to make school communities aware of the multiple mental health conditions that exist and form partnerships to ensure academic achievement and developmental success. The school is a central context in which children are educated and develop into adults. School personnel are key agents in the socialization of the children. In addition to meeting the needs of all children, educators must help children with special needs and identify and intervene with young children who suffer from emotional problems and mental illness. Reinherz, Paradis, Giaconia, Stashwick, and Fitzmaurice (2003) reported that the identification of predicto
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