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Influences a model has on the snack consumption of overweight and normal-weight pre-adolescent girls
(2007)
Studies indicate that the presence of peers influence children's food consumption. It is assumed that the modeling of others' food intake produces this effect. The present study directly tests this possibility by assessing ...
Facial expressions of emotion among children with Asperger's and other high-functioning autism spectrum disorders and typically developing peers
(2007)
Asperger's disorder (AD) is a pervasive, life-long condition characterized by social dysfunction. Deficits are seen in the ability to initiate and sustain reciprocal social interactions, which has been related to inappropriate ...
Treatment for single-mothers of children diagnosed with ADHD: A comparison between a traditional and an enhanced behavioral parenting program
(2006)
Behavioral parent training (BPT) is an evidence-based treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Not all families, however, derive equal benefits from BPT. In particular, single-mother households are ...
Influence of parents and friends on overweight and normal-weight childrens and adolescents food choices
(2009)
Although most eating occurs in a social context, little is known about the developmental trajectory of the effects of social influences on children' and adolescents' eating behavior. In fact, the literature on the influence ...
The needs of families of dying children: A case synthesis
(2005)
An adequate understanding of needs is fundamental to efforts to improve the quality of life of dying children and their families. The purpose of this study was to examine the needs of families who have had a child with a ...
Depression and anxiety in children with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders: Examination of clinical symptoms, assessment methods and source differences
(2008)
Children with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (HFASDs) are reportedly at-risk for depression and anxiety. Despite concerns involving the degree to which children with HFASDs are capable of identifying and ...
Self-esteem reactivity and depression-proneness in mothers of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(2005)
Inconsistent findings have led many researchers to question the role self-esteem plays in the development of depressive symptoms. Recent studies suggest that self-esteem reactivity may be a relevant vulnerability factor ...
A concept mapping study of the perceived benefits of a therapeutic and recreational camp for grieving children
(2005)
The primary purpose of this study was to identify and describe the specific beneficial elements of Camp Comfort, an innovative weekend grief support program for children. The sample of children included 29 boys and girls ...