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ERIC Number: EJ648843
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0952-3383
The Effectiveness and Rationale of the 'Nurture Group' Approach To Helping Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Remain within Mainstream Education.
O'Connor, Tina; Colwell, John
British Journal of Special Education, v29 n2 p96-100 Jun 2002
A study compared scores on the Developmental Diagnostic Profile for 68 children with emotional/behavioral difficulties on entry to a nurture group, on exit, and after two years of mainstreaming. Emotional/behavioral difficulties were significantly reduced upon exit. Current data reveal that in 16 of 20 sub-strands, improvement has been primarily maintained. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Early Intervention, Elementary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Foreign Countries, Group Therapy, Helping Relationship, Inclusive Schools, Mainstreaming, Outcomes of Treatment, Social Support Groups, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Great Britain