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1996: Masters, Specialists and Related Degrees Employment Survey
R. Marchonie Auguste, Marlene Wicherski, Jessica L. Kohout
APA Center for Workforce Studies
June 1996
In 1993, in direct response to a lack of data on the educational and employment patterns of graduates with master's-level training, the American Psychological Association's (APA) Research Office launched a new survey effort in order to gain comprehensive employment data based on a nationwide sample. That Spring, the 1993 American Psychological Association Nondoctoral Employment Survey became one of the routine survey projects conducted by the Research Office. The second effort to gather, analyze and disseminate information on graduates with master's and related degrees in psychology was initiated in the Spring of 1997. This report presents information on the employment and educational experiences of 1996 graduates with master's degrees. It also provides information on demographic characteristics and explores data such as employment status, perception of the job market, starting salaries and other relevant characteristics.
The Master's Employment Survey (MES) was conducted in the year following receipt of the degree. Department chairs were contacted for the names and addresses of persons awarded master's degrees during the previous year. In 1997, a survey was mailed to these individuals requesting information on their experiences entering the labor force and the relevance of their graduate training to their employment situations.
The chairs of master's-granting departments in the United States and Canada (451 doctoral departments and 250 terminal master's departments) were contacted in September 1996 and were asked to provide the names and addresses of individuals who received their master's degree between July 1, 1995 and June 30, 1996. The list of departments offering Masters of Arts (MA), Masters of Science (MS), Masters of Education (MEd), Masters in Counseling (MC), Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) and specialist programs was compiled from the files of the APA Research Office, the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), and the Council of Applied Master's Programs in Psychology (CAMPP). A total of 5,901 names and addresses of master's and specialist's degree graduates, and 398 (57%) graduate psychology departments provided related programs in psychology.
A survey packet including a cover letter, insert and business reply envelope was mailed to each graduate in January, 1997. The appendix of this report contains a copy of the questionnaire. A reminder postcard was sent to nonrespondents in February, 1997, and a complete set of materials was sent a second time in March, 1997 to those graduates who still had not responded to the survey.
Of the 5,898 surveys that were mailed, a total of 2,346 useable surveys were returned, yielding an overall response rate of 40%. Although low, this rate compares favorably with the 35% response rate for the previous survey (1993). Based on the gender distribution (72% female and 28% male) reported in the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Educational Data System (IPEDS) "Completions" survey, it appears that the present sample was representative of master's-level recipients nationwide. Over the past several decades, women have been entering the field of psychology in increasing numbers (APA, 1977;1998).
Notes and Caveats
- Analyses are based on the number of respondents who provided information on a specific item/question unless otherwise noted. Percentages for several characteristics are reasonably complete; however, readers should be aware that nonresponse could introduce error.
- Caution is advised when interpreting statistical results based on small Ns.
For salary data, statistics are not provided for employment settings where there are less than five respondents. As always, caution should be exercised when interpreting statistics based on small numbers (10 or less) and/or where the standard deviation is large.
Demographic Characteristics
As can be seen in Table 1a, over three quarters of respondents were women. The gender distribution of master's and related degree recipients mirrors the distribution reported for 1995 master's degree recipients in psychology by the 1997 Digest of Education Statistics (Snyder, 1997). Women represented 72% of master's recipients in psychology in 1994-95. This gender distribution in favor of women is also apparent among new baccalaureates in psychology. However, it is somewhat less extreme among new doctorates.
Approximately 86% of 1996 master's degree recipients were White and just under 4% each were Black and Hispanic. Asian graduates represented about 3% of the respondents and just over 1% were Native American, or did not specify. The "other" category was less than 2% of master's degree recipients. This category represented those individuals who indicated that the categories provided did not describe their racial/ethnic background adequately. In 1993, the percentage of master's degree recipients who were racial/ethnic minorities was 8% compared to more than 11% in 1996.
As seen in Table 1b, over half of the respondents were younger than 30, while almost 13% were between the ages of 30-34 and 8% were between the ages of 35-39. A little more than 9% were between the ages of 40-44 and about 12% of master's degrees were awarded to students over the age of 45. Two percent of the respondents did not specify their age. The average age of the respondents was 32, comparable to the mean age in 1993.
Degree Types
As seen in Table 1b, over half of the respondents (53%) earned the MA degree, while 30% earned the MS degree, and 7% earned a MEd/MSEd degree. Six percent obtained a Specialist's degree, 1% received a certificate of advanced graduate study (CAGS) degree, and less than 2% earned some other type of graduate degree.
Degree Subfields
Tables 2a and 2b present the subfield of respondents by degree type. Over two thirds of respondents (71%) attained master's degrees in health service provider subfields. Of this total, 43% received degrees in counseling, 32% in clinical, and 15% in school psychology. The number of master's degree recipients in health service provider subfields decreased by about 5% from 1993 to 1996. The remaining one third of the respondents had obtained their degrees in the traditional research and "other" subfields. The most common subfields in this group were industrial/organizational (26%), general (17%), educational (12%), and experimental psychology (9%).
MA and MS degree holders were represented in nearly every subfield. The Specialist and the CAGS degrees were commonly graduates in school psychology, while the MC was found solely in counseling psychology.
Terminal vs. Non-Terminal Degree Holders
In the MES, graduates were asked if they considered their Master's/Specialist's/CAGS/MC degree to be a "terminal" degree. "Terminal" was defined as having no immediate plans to pursue a doctorate in psychology and believing that the master's level of education and training sufficiently met their career goals. Over half (61%) of all respondents did not consider their degree to be terminal (see Table 3). However, it should be noted that this is less a function of student choice and more of a function of the terminal nature of the program. Even so, over three fourths of MC degree recipients and slightly more than half of specialist degree holders defined their degree as terminal.
Employment Status
In the present survey, full-time employment was characterized as a minimum of 35 hours a week, including situations where the person held multiple positions totaling 35 or more hours. Part-time employed persons were those who held one or more part-time positions totaling less than 35 hours.
Sixty-six percent of all respondents were employed and 27% were enrolled in further graduate study. Three percent were unemployed and seeking work and 2% were unemployed and not seeking work. Two percent reported working in another capacity, such as internships (see Table 1a). About 30% of respondents who earned the MA and MS degrees were currently enrolled in doctoral programs, compared to only 10% of specialist's and 9% of MEd graduates (see Table 1b). Tables 4a and 4b present a more detailed look at current employment status of respondents employed in the field of psychology by demographic and educational characteristics. Of those employed in psychology, 78% were employed full time and 22% were employed part time. About 9% of those who were employed full time also were pursuing further graduate study.
Subfield of Degree
As shown in Table 1b, graduates in the health service provider subfields had higher rates of employment than those in research and other subfields (69% and 57%, respectively). Research graduates were more often enrolled in doctoral programs (35%) than were health service provider graduates (23%). Rates of unemployment were similar for both subfield areas, with about 3% seeking work and 2% not seeking employment. As shown in Table 4b, both the health service provider subfields, and the more traditional research/other subfields had similar rates of full-time employment (71% and 68%, respectively).
Employment Patterns
Seventy-three percent of respondents who reported being employed full time in psychology held only one position (they did not have a second or third position). The remaining 27% were employed in an additional part-time position. Just under half (49%) of those working more than one position held a full-time position. Finally, 26% of respondents with more than one position were employed part time in two or more part-time jobs.
Employment Settings
Full-time Employment
Table 5 contains data on the employment settings of respondents by employment pattern. The primary settings for master's recipients with a full-time position in psychology were in school and other educational settings (28%), followed by business/government/other settings (21%), and other human service settings (19%).
Business/government/other settings (21%), university settings and independent practice settings (12% each), and clinics (11%) were most often reported as the secondary position of respondents who were employed full-time in a full time position.
Those respondents employed full time as the result of holding two or more part-time positions most often reported business/government/other settings (15%), schools and other educational settings (15%), and clinics (13%) as primary work positions. Business/ government/other settings (23%), schools and other educational settings (15%), and independent practice (14%) were reported most often as secondary positions.
One example for the patterns found in employment settings is that the master's graduates were concentrated in those settings for which master's level education in psychology is particularly strong and organized. These were schools, businesses, and organized human service settings. Although some small percentages were found in "independent practice" in general, those reporting independent practice did so as their secondary position.
Part-time Employment
Table 5 also provides information on those who were employed part time in psychology (those with one or more positions totaling less than 35 hours). Thirty-five percent were employed in academia (2-year and 4-year colleges, universities, medical schools, and other academic settings of higher learning). Thirty-three percent indicated their primary setting was in the human service sector (e.g., hospitals, clinics, and other human service settings). Twelve percent of respondents indicated that their primary position was in independent practice and 10% each were employed in either schools and other educational settings, or in business and government.
Women and men gave different reasons for choosing part-time employment. The overriding reason for men was not being able to find an appropriate full time position (53%). Women were more apt to choose part-time employment because of family responsibilities (41%).
Full-time Employment Settings by Subfield
Table 6 illustrates the primary full-time psychology-related employment settings by degree subfield. Forty percent of the graduates in health service provider fields, most of these counseling and clinical graduates, chose clinics and other human service settings. As one might expect, the majority of school psychology graduates (91%) were located in schools and other educational settings.
The single highest proportion (43%) of respondents from research subfields was employed in business/government/other settings. Fourteen percent were employed in human service settings (e.g., substance abuse facility, other community social service agency, nursing home), 15% in school and other educational settings, and about 10% in post-secondary academic settings.
Employment Positions by Subfield
Primary full-time employment positions in psychology by subfield of degree are provided in Table 7. As expected, the majority of respondents with degrees in health service provider subfields were employed in direct human services positions (82%). Thirty-seven percent of respondents with degrees in research and other fields were employed in direct human service positions and 22% were employed in an applied psychology setting.
Faculty Positions
Two percent of full-time positions in psychology were faculty positions. Twenty-three percent were on the tenure track and just under 18% had tenure; sixty-two percent of those respondents that were on the tenure track or already tenured were in research and other subfields.
Perceptions of Graduate Training and Current Employment Situation
Tables 8a-8d present perceptions of employed 1996 Master's and related degree recipients in terms of their satisfaction with selected elements of their jobs, commensurability of their jobs with their education and training, and the importance of the degree in obtaining employment.
Relevance of Graduate Training to Current Primary Position
Table 8a presents data on the extent to which graduate training is related to one's current primary position. Graduates were asked to determine the relevance of their graduate training in general. Sixty-two percent of respondents reported that their graduate training in general was closely related to their current primary position. Thirty percent reported that their graduate training in general was somewhat related to their current primary position. Sixty-eight percent reported that their graduate courses in their major field were closely related to their current primary position, followed by 25% of respondents who claimed that their graduate courses in their major field were somewhat related.
The patterns noted in 1996 were similar to those found in 1993. About one half of both MA and MS graduates found graduate training (in general) and courses in major subfields to be closely related to their positions. Another fourth of each found these factors to be somewhat related.
Specialist's degree recipients were most apt to report that graduate training and courses in major subfields were closely related to their positions. This is not surprising given the very specific purposes behind certificates and specialist degrees.
Given the less specific or the more general function of the Masters of Arts degree, it was not surprising to find that MA degree recipients were the least likely to report that their practicum or internship was closely related to their current position (58%). The other degrees are more applied and in many cases incorporate practica and internships. Specialist and CAGS degree recipients (92% and 100%, respectively) were the highest in terms of degree type that reported their practica or internship to be closely related. MC degree holders had the highest proportion of respondents citing their practica or internship as somewhat related to their current position.
Importance of the Master's/Specialist's/Related Degrees
When graduates were asked the level of importance of their degree in attaining their present position, results were favorable. Sixty-six percent of the respondents reported that their graduate degree was essential in attaining their present position (see Table 8b). A greater proportion (84% or better) of respondents with Specialist and CAGS, and other degrees described their graduate degree as essential compared to MA (60%) and MS (65%) graduates.
Overall, 59% percent of respondents deemed the graduate degree in psychology an essential qualification. In terms of degree, patterns were similar to those results pertaining to importance of graduate degree. Over one third of MA and MS graduates reported that their graduate degree in psychology was helpful but not an essential qualification for their current primary position.
As with the case with 1993 graduates, over 90% of specialist graduates stated that their graduate degree in psychology was an essential qualification for attaining their current position. Fifty-four percent of those with MA degrees, 56% of those with MS degrees, and 59% of those with MEd degrees cited that their graduate degree in psychology was an essential qualification for attaining their current position.
Two thirds or more of all respondents (across all degree types) reported that their graduate training adequately prepared them for their current jobs.
Job Preference
Overall, two thirds of respondents stated that their current position was their first choice (see Table 8c). Positions most frequently preferred by respondents whose primary position was not their first choice were "other type of position," applied psychology positions, and direct human service positions. Nine percent of respondents stated that they would like to work in a different institution/organization.
Sixty-one percent of MA and 68% of MS respondents stated that their current position was their first choice. Eighty-five percent of specialist respondents, 82% of CAGS, and 86% of MCs reported that their current position was their first choice.
Perceived Underemployment
The majority of employed respondents working in the field of psychology did not consider themselves underemployed (see Table 8c). Sixty-five percent indicated that their primary position was appropriate and only 4% reported that their job was not in their field. Sixteen percent indicated that their job was not commensurate with their level of training and 9% indicated that their job was not commensurate with level of experience. Fourteen percent of respondents would prefer a more challenging position or are currently looking for a more commensurate position. Nine percent prefer to remain in their current position for personal reasons.
Level of Satisfaction with Current Primary Position
Overall, almost 58% of respondents were "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with their salary while just under 70% were satisfied or very satisfied with their benefits (see Table 8d). Higher proportions of respondents were satisfied with personal development, supervisors, co-workers and working conditions (about three fourths or more, each) than with other aspects of their jobs. When comparing various aspects of job satisfaction, smaller proportions were satisfied with opportunity for recognition or promotion (68% and 42%, respectively). The item eliciting the lowest satisfaction rating was opportunities for promotion (42%).
Obtaining Employment
Thirty-four percent of master's recipients were in either their present employment position when they started their program (8%) or prior to completing their graduate degree (26%). Twenty-four percent found employment within three months of completing the degree while 11% were employed within four to six months of completing the degree, and 14% reported that it took more than six months to find their current position. The remaining 17% did not specify the length of time it took to find employment.
Respondents were asked to indicate the job methods that were successful in obtaining employment. The three most successful job search methods were informal channels (38%), newspaper advertisements (23%), and sending unsolicited vitae (8%).
Perceptions of the Job Market
Overall, 37% of respondents working in psychology stated that the job market was "fair," 30% said it was "good," and 7% said it was "excellent." Twenty-one percent rated the job market as "poor."
Doctoral Study
Twenty-seven percent of all respondents reported that they were enrolled in a doctoral program or pursuing a second master's-level degree. Fifty-one percent of the 622 respondents enrolled in doctoral programs also were working while in a graduate program. Thirty-seven percent were not working and 12% reported their employment status as "other" (e.g., teaching assistantships, fellowships, and internships).
Seventy-two percent of those who were enrolled in doctoral study in psychology were women. Overall, 83% were White, 5% were Hispanic, 4% were Asian, 3% were African American, and 1% were Native American. Two percent of the respondents claimed "other" ethnicity, and 2% did not specify their ethnic background.
Seventy-eight percent of respondents enrolled in a doctoral program were less than 35 years of age, 14% were between 35-44 years of age, and 6% were between 45-59 years of age and 2% did not specify. The overall mean age was 30 years.
Sources and Levels of Support for Graduate Training
Table 9 presents data on all sources of financial support and the primary source of support used during graduate training. Almost all students used either non-university loans or own/family resources at one time during their graduate training. This indicates a debt load for most graduates. Personal resources were cited by 39% of the respondents as the primary source of support. This is in contrast to the 1992 graduates, 55% of who reported personal resources as their primary source of support. Non-university loans served as primary source of support for 29% of respondents, and 17% relied primarily on university research/teaching assistantships. Six percent of the respondents were primarily funded by non-university grants and other sources. Six percent did not specify a primary source of support.
Primary sources of support were examined among various demographic groups. Women were 5% less likely than men to obtain university support. The use of non-university grants, however, was similar among males and females. Minorities and Whites reported similar sources of primary support. Ethnic minority respondents were only 4% less likely to have used their personal resources to pay for graduate training. Ethnic minorities were 2% more likely to use non-university loans than Whites.
Levels of Indebtedness
Tables 10 and 11 present data on the education-related debt incurred by graduates. Sixty percent of the respondents reported having debt after graduation. Analyses of debt related to undergraduate and/or graduate education on receipt of degree by type of subfield indicated that the majority of graduates both in health care provider and research/other subfields reported more than $10,000 in debt.
Salaries of New Master's, Specialist's, & Related Degree Recipients
The starting salaries for recent master's and specialist's degree recipients with full-time positions related to psychology by position and employment setting are given in Table 12. Direct human services salaries are listed separately for graduates in subfields with five or more respondents. The highest median 11-12 month salaries were reported by master's recipients in applied psychology positions ($40,000), specifically in consulting firms. In general, applied positions and direct human service positions in school psychology had higher salaries than other position types. The graduates in fields where there are established occupational niches for the master's degree tend to report higher salaries (e.g., school and industrial/organizational psychology). The lowest median salary by field of degree was reported by graduates in direct human service positions ($25,000) in general psychology. In terms of employment setting, the lowest salary was reported among general psychology graduates working in direct human services in hospitals ($21,000).
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Snyder, T.D. (1998). Digest of Education Statistics. (NCES98-015) USDOE, OER, NCES. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office.
Wicherski, M. & Kohout, J. (1997). 1995 Doctorate Employment Survey. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
The 1996 Master's, Specialist's, and Related Degrees Employment Survey was conducted by the APA Research Office in collaboration with the Council of Applied Master's Programs in Psychology. We are grateful for the continued support of Raymond Fowler, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of the APA and L. Michael Honaker, PhD, Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director of Central Programs.
The authors would like to thank Steven Williams, PhD for comments on the manuscript. Special thanks to Sheila Gehlmann, MS for overseeing database construction and data collection procedures. Further, the support, counsel and cooperation of various associations and organizations concerned with the training of master's, specialist's, and related degrees (e.g., CAMP, NASP, SIOP) are greatly appreciated.
Finally, we are most appreciative of the 1996 master's, specialist's, and related degree graduates for taking the time to respond to this survey and provide feedback. The comments provided will be used to enhance future surveys of this natur


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- to empower,excite or electrify
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- stoned.
That weed zapped me.
I'm totally zapped after that spliff!
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verb - transitive
- zapping someone is cussing them out.
He zapped me after I dumped him.
This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.Last edited on Aug 19 2012. Submitted by Kit from Des Moines, IA, USA on May 04 2002.
- to erase.
I accidentally zapped my research paper last night.
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Last edited on Oct 25 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- to damage ("fry") an electronic component with electricity.
When I stuck a pen in my power supply, it zapped the hard disk.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- to shock with electricity.
Last edited on Oct 16 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 04 2010.
- to microwave.
Zap it for about a minute and a half.
Last edited on Oct 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 25 2011.
- to write "zap" on someone's hand as a part of a game that has many variants.
You've been zapped! Now any time someone says your name, you have to say "I love you."
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Godzilla is quite an old monster, and has had 28 films made in Japan alone. It stands to reason that the various individuals who made Pokemon, probably grew up during the golden age of Dai Kaiju films, especially since it was a period where Godzilla was targeted primarily at children. This blog is simply my views on the potential influences that may have come from the Godzilla franchise.
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I thought I would take a moment to write some things down from an analytical standpoint, regarding Pokemon challenges. To put what I'm going to say in perspective, I'm going to tell you a little story. Some years ago, I can't remember how long, I bought Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection for the Xbox 360. It's a nice collection that I would recommend to anyone, you can get the games on many platforms. I mainly bought the collection for the Sonic games that were on the disc, but that's not...
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Yesterday, I came home from college expecting to spend the whole weekend buckling down and finishing projects in a stress free environment from the safety of my own apartment. However, when I arrived, I discovered that, to my dismay, all the power had been shut off. This was the result of something that had been a problem for us for quite some time. My rent and utilities has, until very recently, been paid by a family friend who recently went to the hospital and had a mental breakdown. It's...
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The last stream I posted about was my fifth. The first 5 had no posting here. Anyway, we've moved up to 4 badges and still have had no deaths. I'm starting to feel a bit cocky and that's probably a bad thing, but a good thing that I acknowledge it. So hopefully I can keep up this survival streak. If I can at least get all 8 Johto badges with no deaths I will be SO happy. Anyway, tonight we evolve Eevee into Vaporeon and go on the hunt for Tyrogue. Once all that is done, it'll be time to cross...
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Hello, I'm new here. I was given this site by the "Ranch For Children' in Montana. I am raising my nine year old grandson who for five of his nine years was abused by his father.This has left "David"( not his real name) with PTSD, Anxiety disorders, ADHD, and attachment problems. He went from a normal four years old boy( when the father first took him) to the mental age of 2 just after one year, and never progressed past that point until we got him back, last year at this time. Since the one year I have had him he has progressed to the mental age of 7 but still I'm told he is considered to be mildly retarded I'm not sure if "David" suffered brain damage during the abuse or if it's the trauma itself. I guess at this point it really doesn't matter.They have even stated that "David " may have ashburgers. I"m sure I'm not spelling that right. Nobody really knows what has caused his inabilitiy to learn or why he has short term memory loss. Our biggest COPING problem at this point is the attachment problem. And honestly I don't even know how to start to tell you the level in which he has. BECAUSE there is no support groups, foundations or professionals anywhere I know of around here. Most people when reading such a story tends to not want to approach me, because maybe they feel they can't give appropriate advise,or maybe they just are scared to talk about such an issue. I don't know.. Well I am here to ask you to not shy away from me, ANY advise can be helpful at this point. The damage was aready done before I posted on this site.
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hi lasha,
thanks for visiting us. yours is a very horrible story. i am very sorry for you and your grandson. i am sure he has terrible attachment issues at this point. there is a group home in my area where a couple is finding great success in helping children w/attachment issues. i would try calling them to see what advice they can give you and where you could possibly go locally. these people tend to network and may prove resourceful. http://www.ccho.org/contact.html
i have ideas for things you could do, but am not a counselor, and would think that, at this point, is what you all need.
Hi Lash,
Thank you for being there for your grandson!
Are you able to be with him as much as possible?
I am sure he is craving security and unconditional love, as he did not get that with his father. I am sure his delays are a special issue I cannot speak about, but would still recommend Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Cohen as a frame of mind to explore.
Have you looked into a local API group?
Thanks for reply...
Last year David could not attend school, because of his emotional issues. So i homeschooled him. This August he started public school with a special contained class. mostly to lessen his anxiety and fear of being around people. He is doing okay, with some minor issues. He is in counseling once a week and is on mild meds to help him sleep at night. As you can imagine this was quite an issue for the first year. He is potty trained now and speaks very well. But can still not read or write past kindergarten level. His social skills are non existent.When we first got him back you were unable to hug or kiss him and only touch him if he was aware you wanted to do so.. But now he will let you hug him and he does give a restrained ( stiff ) hug back. He will constantly tell you that he loves you, but does it without feeling. He sees his Mother and half siblings every weekend, but doesn't like the noise and fast movement that goes on when you have several children. Plus the siblings are very loving and tend to run up behind him and grab him without notice. ( which in turn he strikes back and usually hurts them)So alot of the weekends are short lived. It's sort of like he has separated himself , and is living in a prefabricated world of his own. There are days, at my home, that he acts like a normal child. But then he will turn around , without cause , and go back into his "world." I do not work so I can give him my full attention. He does not have friends and DOES NOT want them. The therapist said this is not healthly and David should be forced to particapate with other children his age. David can not deal with anyone from outside the home. How can I force him to make friends and communicate with his peers if he is not mentally on the same level as his peers? I do good if I keep him from crawling under the beds to play alone!! I feel like I am out of solutions for helping him. ( not to say I'm giving up!!) While his father had him ,he was placed in a children psychiatric hospital seven times. I will not do this to him, ever! Short of that I'm open to any ideas.
lasha, good for you for insisting that he stay w/you, not in a hospital. i hope that by providing the info that i did, you did not understand that i think he should be in a home. i only meant that the people in this particular organization have been working w/children who've been abandoned and abused and have attachment issues. they actually give parenting seminars to help parents be the source of attachment for their children.
your story reminds me of a book i read not too long ago called "A Slant of Sun". her child was not abused, but did have PDD-NOS (similar to Asperger's). she talks about how she dealt w/his obsessions, w/drawn-ness and resistance to peers.
This sounds a little harsh!David should be forced to participate
Anyway, you might also want to look at Hold On to your Kids for a view on peer-oriented children.
I don't think forcing sociability is the answer. I am sure providing opportunities for socialization is helpful, but just dropping him in the middle of a party would only make me fearful of people!
Oh, my spell checker is not working sorry!
I agree that forcing a child to socialize is not likely an ideal situation, I am not a professionally-trained therapist but a mother of two children on the autism spectrum. When my oldest was a bit younger, we found that play therapy really helped with his anxiety issues. The therapist was fantastic and everything was dealt with through play. The first few sessions, my son wouldn't leave the little tent in her office (she keeps it there because many kids find it comforting) and she never pushed the issue at once. She gained his trust and when he was ready, he came out.
Here's the website for the Association for Play Therapists which is how we found the therapist we used (she is a licensed clinical social worker) - http://www.a4pt.org/
I did a quick search and there are 23 play therapists in Montana listed.
Thanks for just responding!! You would not believe the times I have tried to just have someone to talk to. David can't have a pet of his own. He doesn't understand how to not hurt animals. We have a large dog and he hurts him in play. He doesn't feel pain like a normal child. So he don't know how rough to be. And plants he loves the feeling of the soft leaves sooo much he kills them.Melissa, I think I accidently,mislead you . I live in central Mississippi. There is just nothing here. The therapist we do have is more confused than I am!! I looked at this thing called sensory disorder. David has SOOOO many of these symptoms. Can someone explain this disorder to me??
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) sometimes referred to as sensory intergration dysfunction (SID), is when your body doesn't process your senses properly. so, noises may be extra loud, tags in shirts may bother you, the lights may cause you physical pain, eating food can be an overwhelming experience, etc.
Sensory Integration Therapy can do amazing things for these types of disorders. usually done by an occupation therapist or physical therapist, it can really help. you can read "The Out of Sync Child" and the follow-up "The Out of Sync Child Has Fun" for detailed info and ways to help him at home.
let me know if you have more ?s.
Oops sorry about that - there are 33 play therapists in Mississippi - you can search their directory.
The two books Dedra suggested are really great sources for information on SPD and the "Has Fun" book offers a lot of practical ideas that you can implement at home that are fun.
A great web-based resource is sensory-processing-disorder.com. I have found that "Heavy Work" activities really help both of my kiddos (sensory issues are extremely common among individuals on the autism spectrum).


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The Blue Jays have faced a string of tough pitchers over the past week, and as they try to battle their way out of the bottom of the American League East standings, the next test comes against Mariners lefty Joe Saunders and his ugly road splits.
Saunders is 2-3 with a 5.25 ERA, but 0-3 with a 12.51 ERA on the road. Saunders will look to improve that number on Sunday at Rogers Centre, where the Mariners will attempt to sweep the Blue Jays.
The Blue Jays are 10-21 after an 8-1 loss in the second game of the series on Saturday. They're in the middle of a six-game homestand, but have gone just 1-4 so far during that stretch. The going has been rough for a team favored by many to win the division before the season began.
"I've always believed that talk is cheap," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. "You can talk all you want. There's been plenty of talk going on. I believe it's going to happen. I just try to stay positive with that belief."
After not having been shut out by the Mariners since June 1, 2005 in Seattle, the Blue Jays scored just one run Saturday after being shut out on Friday night. Part of Toronto's offensive woes can be attributed to the tough pitchers they've faced -- Jon Lester, Clay Buchholz, Ryan Dempster, Felix Hernandez and Hisashi Iwakuma -- in recent days.
"When you face the better pitchers and you let them get ahead of you, you're done," Gibbons said. "But I don't see us chasing, necessarily, out of the zone as early and often as we were."
Toronto will have to be disciplined Sunday against Saunders, who is coming off a four-hit complete-game gem against the Orioles his last time out in Seattle.
"That's always significant, because every pitcher says that's their job and that's what we try to do, but it's hard to do," Saunders said of Seattle's first complete game of the season and the seventh of Saunders' career. "You need to have some breaks, get some quick outs, because nowadays, once you hit 100 pitches, it's bullpen ready, here we go. You've got to be efficient and get quick outs. The defense was amazing behind me and we got some clutch hits. It was awesome."
The Mariners have won seven of nine and have now won three consecutive series.
Mariners: Closing time
• Mariners closer Tom Wilhelmsen has not allowed a run in his past 12 innings (11 games) and has an overall ERA of 0.64 (one run allowed in 14 innings).
• Michael Morse is batting .282 (11-for-39) over his past nine games to raise his batting average to .241.
Blue Jays: Morrow looking for first win
• Toronto will send right-hander Brandon Morrow to the mound on Sunday, as he looks to pitch more than 6 1/3 innings in a game for the first time this year.
Morrow is still winless on the season (0-2, 5.29 ERA) and, though he kept a consistent velocity in his last outing against the Red Sox, has struggled with his command.
Morrow is 3-1 with a 3.04 career ERA against the Mariners.
• Toronto is a season-high 11 games below .500 and entered Saturday a season-high 10 1/2 games out of first place in the AL East.
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• Justin Smoak has recorded a hit in four consecutive games for the Mariners, going 6-for-13 in that span.
• Blue Jays' opponents have scored first in 20 of their first 31 games, and Toronto is 4-16 in those contests.
Joey Nowak is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @joeynowak. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.