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ERIC Number: EJ359396
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Adaptive Behavior and the Psychologically Disturbed Child.
Sparrow, Sara S.; Cicchetti, Domenic V.
Journal of Special Education, v21 n1 p89-100 Spr 1987
Results of clinical research involving specific subtypes of psychological disorders in elementary age children are reported. Compared to controls, emotionally disturbed children manifested greatest adaptive behavior deficits in socialization and maladaptive areas of functioning, with less predictable patterns of deficit in such areas as communication and daily living skills. (Author/JW)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Coping, Daily Living Skills, Elementary Education, Emotional Adjustment, Emotional Disturbances, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence, Normalization (Handicapped), Social Adjustment, Social Behavior, Student Adjustment
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Special Issue: Adaptive Behavior. For related information see Ec 200 170-181.