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Walker, Margaret B. – Behavior in Our Schools, 1987
The five major characteristics of emotional disturbance identified in Public Law 94-142 are used as the framework for a review of research on childhood depression. Among characteristic behaviors are poor school performance, negative feelings about self that are reflected in difficulty with interpersonal relationships, and sleep disturbances. (JW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Depression (Psychology)
