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Norman Chad grapples with wrestling's loss
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Orndorff makes sure U-Hi wins 3A wrestling crown
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CV, University positioned for runs at state wrestling
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Green groups have today criticized the Philippines government plans to burn five tons of confiscated elephant tusks.
The burning is intended to demonstrate the state's commitment in the fight against the illegal ivory trade. But the groups says it will send the wrong message to the public since burning is environmentally unfriendly.
The government on Tuesday announced it will destroy five tons of confiscated elephant tusks as part of a global campaign to raise awareness against the illegal trade of so-called "blood ivory."
The Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau said the tusks were part of a stockpile of 13.1 tons of Tanzanian elephant ivory seized between 2005 and 2009, which is kept in a government vault.
Theresa Mundita Lim, the bureau's chief, said the plan is to crush the tusks and burn them in front of anti-ivory trade advocates on June 21.
The rest of the seized ivory will remain under lock and key and be used as evidence against illegal traders or as educational materials.
Environmental activists say however that while they support the global effort to stop the illegal wildlife trade, burning the tusks is not the way to do it.
"Burning confiscated tusks goes against the prohibition against the open burning of... solid waste enshrined in two of our major environmental laws," the EcoWaste Coalition said in a letter sent to the country's environment chief today.
"Even if the intent is only to conduct a 'ceremonial burning,' we remain anxious as this will likely send a confusing message to the general public from environmental authorities that open burning is acceptable," the group said.
It may also "breach the people's right to breathe clean air which the state recognizes and commits to uphold," the activists said in the letter, adding that crushing the tusks to render them useless to traders is enough.
The Philippines is a signatory to the Geneva-based Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna, which bans the trade of ivory in a bid to stem a drastic decline in elephant numbers.
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The grim specter of Osaka dominates "Black Rain" the same way Gotham City looms over "Batman." It's a vast, dingy, polluted and cheerless metropolis, with hideous neon advertisements climbing up into the sulfurous skies. Down below where the people live, there are nightclubs like burrows, where evil men plot and scheme. The movie sends two New York cops on a mission into this vision of hell; they have to recapture a vicious gangster who has disappeared into the underworld of the Yakuza - the Japanese Mafia.
I've seen Osaka in a lot of movies, but it's never looked quite like this before, not even in violent thrillers. The director, Ridley Scott, must have been bewitched by memories of the futuristic Los Angeles he created for "Blade Runner" (1982). The difference is that in "Blade Runner" the characters inhabited their city, and in "Black Rain" they are crushed by it. The production design (by Norris Spencer) is so overwhelming that the characters seem lost and upstaged; frequently the humans are not even the most interesting things on the scene.
The film stars Michael Douglas as a detective with questionable ethics who captures a Japanese gangster after he commits a bloody double murder in New York. Douglas and his partner (Andy Garcia) are assigned to escort the killer (Yusaku Matsuda) back to Osaka, where they ineptly hand him over to his fellow gangsters, disguised as cops.
Determined to recapture the man, they team up with an Osaka cop (Ken Takakura), after which the plot settles down into a predictable routine.
The story of "Black Rain" is thin and prefabricated and doesn't stand up to much scrutiny, so Scott distracts us with overwrought visuals. After a motorcycle chase underneath a New York expressway, there's a foot chase through a meat locker, and then, in Japan, chases through underground parking garages and rain-swept plazas, before a gangster summit meeting is held in the fiery dungeon of a steel mill. (The opening motorcycle chase is the setup for another one at the end of the film, of course; the screenplay seems to have been manufactured out of those Xeroxed outlines they pass out in film school.) I would probably have enjoyed the visuals if they served any purpose (I admired the look of "Blade Runner"), but they're just showoff virtuosity. Other elements also seem shoe-horned into the movie for dubious reasons.
For example, the major supporting role for Kate Capshaw, as an Osaka bartender who apparently knows most of the secrets of the gangsters and feeds them to Douglas one at a time. I don't know whether to be annoyed by the implausible way in which an American woman has been slipped into a Japanese role or relieved that the movie spares us yet another set of geisha cliches. I doubt strongly, however, whether a blond from Chicago would know many Yakuza secrets, even after eight years of Osaka bartending.
As a general rule, the logic in thrillers should be clear, and lean, so that we can understand the reasons for the action. In addition to the unlikely Capshaw character, however, "Black Rain" also asks us to believe 1) that a Japanese man who has murdered two top Mafioso and machinegunned a restaurant would be sent back to Osaka instead of being charged in New York; 2) that a cop under investigation for graft by the Internal Affairs Division would be assigned to accompany the killer to Japan, and 3) that the Japanese police would be waiting at one door of an airplane while unaware that gangsters, disguised as police, were waiting at another.
The movie ends with a scene where Douglas gives his Japanese partner a gift that, given the logic of the movie, he could not possibly have obtained.
Even given all of its inconsistencies, implausibilities and recycled cliches, "Black Rain" might have been entertaining if the filmmakers had found the right note for the material. But this is a designer movie, all look and no heart, and the Douglas character is curiously unsympathetic. He plays it so cold and distant that the heartfelt scenes ring false. And the colors in the movie - steel grays, gloomy blues and wet concrete, occasionally illuminated by neon signs, showers of sparks and exploding automobiles - underline the general gloom.
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I was going to use some picture from the Mighty Ducks movies, but this random picture of Joffrey Lupul playing for the Anaheim Ducks' old AHL affiliate was too good to pass up.
The Leafs head into tonight's clash with the Anaheim Ducks in a pretty good spot. They've got 76 points, good for third in the Atlantic. They sit five points up on both Columbus and Detroit for a playoff spot. The playoffs look like a pretty safe bet for Toronto.
Except tonight they enter Death Valley.
The Steve Dangle Podcast - March 9, 2014 - Twitter is more important than Vancouver
Steve Dangle
March 09 2014 05:19PM
On this episode, the guys look at those crazy cardiac Leafs, more Canucks deadline fallout with behind-the-scenes details, and why Twitter is better than Vancouver.
Marlies fall to Penguins in shootout
Jeff Veillette (Jeffler)
March 09 2014 04:27PM
Not to be outdone by the Leafs' tradition of honoring teams that won so long ago that they're irrelevant to the organization today, the Toronto Marlies made a point to honour the 1960 Memorial Cup winning Toronto Marlboros. Despite the team playing at a completely different level, not to mention 54 years ago, it was still a pretty cool pre-game ceremony. Plus, we got to see a ceremonial faceoff involving two of the best jerseys outside of the NHL, which is always nice.
Also, hockey! Yes, it was a game of shots and not punches, but one that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton managed to get a little bit more out of, edging the Marlies by a score of 4-3 in the shootout.
Leafs Prospect Update: The Hockey News Hates Us
Justin Fisher
March 09 2014 11:43AM
The "Future Watch" edition of The Hockey News has been released, and the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect pool ranks 29th out of 30 NHL teams - ahead of only the New York Rangers.
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March 09 2014 07:26AM
While the Leafs made that far more difficult and stressful then they needed it to be, their over-time win over the Flyers Saturday night accomplished three things.


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As the 2013, 2014, and 2015 chairs elected to lead UT Austin's Faculty Council, we have worked closely with Bill Powers since he took the helm in 2006. From Hillary Hart, current chair: "In my years on the UT-Austin Faculty Council, and 27 years as a faculty member at the university, I have never seen a president so devoted to students and faculty and so open to innovative ways to deliver high-quality higher education. It seems extremely shortsighted to eject Bill Powers before he can finish the initiatives he has championed in partnership with the very UT System that is now threatening his presidency: programs to increase the four-year graduation rate, to empower faculty to develop innovative courses -- efforts that embody UT Austin's motto of 'what starts here changes the world.' "
These are volatile times for higher education in Texas, and the country needs to pay close attention to events as they unfold. A similar, albeit not identical, situation happened at the University of Virginia in June 2012, when President Teresa Sullivan was forced to resign by that university's Board of Visitors. Events at Virginia turned into a public relations nightmare, with several prominent faculty members talking about leaving, a loss of donations from alumni (until Sullivan was reinstated), and scorn from the entire country. Interestingly and importantly, it was ultimately the backlash from the faculty that seems to have made the greatest difference in U.Va.'s reappointing Sullivan as president. Among the similarities between the U.Va. and the UT situation, it is interesting that faculty at U.Va. learned of Sullivan's forced resignation on a hot summer Sunday.
Like our counterparts at U.Va., UT Austin faculty members, while famed for independent-minded behavior, are fiercely protective and proud of our university and the president who leads us. Although we have not been heard -- yet -- our voices will be loud, unambiguous, and unanimous in moving forward.
The forced resignation or firing of President Powers, if it happens, will irreparably damage UT Austin's reputation across the state and country, and around the world. His firing would destabilize an exceptionally productive and internationally respected institute of higher learning and research, resulting in a loss of productivity and ultimately, a decline in the quality of education for our students. We cannot believe this is a desirable outcome to leaders at UT System.
A case in point is the new Dell Medical School under development on the Austin campus. The university is in the critical early stages of establishing roots in the medical community, hiring a top-notch faculty, and attracting the country's best students. This will prove exceedingly difficult to achieve in an environment that may, to external appearances, appear hostile. We believe that Chancellor Cigarroa, a talented transplantation surgeon, will understand the consequences of a missed opportunity to build a highly innovative new medical school at the UT System's flagship university.
The July 4 Coup seems to us unmerited, unjustified, and unacceptable.
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Why worry about your reps? You will get repped for deserving it. Right now, you don't deserve it. Waste of a thread.
Listen dawg, I gave you positive reps because I felt a little sorry for you.. and because your threads here amuse me.
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Article: Expanding Horizons: A Pilot Mentoring Program Linking College/Graduate Students and Teens With ASD[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A small pilot program of 9 youth 13 to 18 years old with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or Asperger's syndrome assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of an individualized mentoring program. Youth met weekly for 6 months with trained young adult mentors at a local boys and girls club. Participants reported improvements in self-esteem, social anxiety, and quality of life. Participants, parents, mentors, and staff reported that the program improved participants' social connectedness. Although the pilot study was small, it provides preliminary data that mentoring for youth with ASD has promise for increasing self-esteem, social skills, and quality of life. © The Author(s) 2015.Clinical Pediatrics 05/2015; DOI:10.1177/0009922815588821 · 1.26 Impact Factor
- Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics 02/2015; 36(2):S4-S5. · 2.12 Impact Factor
Article: Classroom Behavior of Participants with ADHD Compared with Peers: Influence of Teaching Format and Grade LevelJournal of Applied School Psychology 08/2014; 30(3):209-222. DOI:10.1080/15377903.2014.896297
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ABSTRACT: Despite an early interest in pediatrics among psychologists and a natural partnership between psychology and pediatrics, psychologists' impact on services for children in primary care settings could be much greater than it is. The purpose of this article is to describe the special contributions of pediatric psychologists and pediatricians in the development of comprehensive, integrated systems of health care for children; the importance of health behavior change as a preventive measure in the lives of children and adolescents; and how psychologists, through their leadership in clinical, research, and advocacy efforts, can harness the important resources of family relationships to promote the health of children. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved).American Psychologist 05/2014; 69(4):332-43. DOI:10.1037/a0036046 · 6.87 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Neurofeedback (NFB) is an emerging treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This pilot study examined the feasibility of NFB for children with ASD. Ten children ages 7-12 with high functioning ASD and attention difficulties received a NFB attention training intervention. A standardized checklist captured feasibility, including focus during exercises and academic tasks, as well as off-task behaviors. Active behaviors and vocalizations were the most frequent off-task behaviors. Positive reinforcement and breaks including calm breathing exercises were the most common supports. Low motivation was associated with higher feasibility challenges, yet parental involvement and accommodations were helpful. This pilot study shows that it is feasible to conduct NFB sessions with children with high functioning autism and attention difficulties.Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback 04/2014; 39(2). DOI:10.1007/s10484-014-9241-1 · 1.13 Impact Factor
Article: The Integration of Behavioral Health Interventions in Children's Health Care: Services, Science, and Suggestions.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Because the integration of mental or behavioral health services in pediatric primary care is a national priority, a description and evaluation of the interventions applied in the healthcare setting is warranted. This article examines several intervention research studies based on alternative models for delivering behavioral health care in conjunction with comprehensive pediatric care. This review describes the diverse methods applied to different clinical problems, such as brief mental health skills, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based practices, and the empirical outcomes of this research literature. Next, several key treatment considerations are discussed to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of these interventions. Some practical suggestions for overcoming key service barriers are provided to enhance the capacity of the practice to deliver behavioral health care. There is moderate empirical support for the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical utility of these interventions for treating internalizing and externalizing behavior problems. Practical strategies to extend this work and address methodological limitations are provided that draw upon recent frameworks designed to simplify the treatment enterprise (e.g., common elements). Pediatric primary care has become an important venue for providing mental health services to children and adolescents due, in part, to its many desirable features (e.g., no stigma, local setting, familiar providers). Further adaptation of existing delivery models may promote the delivery of effective integrated interventions with primary care providers as partners designed to address mental health problems in pediatric healthcare.Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology 03/2014; DOI:10.1080/15374416.2013.862804 · 1.92 Impact Factor
Article: In-School Neurofeedback Training for ADHD: Sustained Improvements From a Randomized Control Trial[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Objective: To evaluate sustained improvements six months after a 40-session, in-school computer attention training intervention using neurofeedback (NF) or cognitive training (CT) administered to 7–11 year olds with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods: One hundred four children were randomly assigned to receive NF, CT, or a control condition, and evaluated six months post-intervention. A three-point growth model assessed change over time across the conditions on: Conners 3-Parent report (Conners 3-P), Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) Parent Rating Scale, and a systematic doubleblinded classroom observation (Behavioral Observation of Students in Schools; BOSS). ANOVA assessed community-initiated changes in stimulant medication. Results: Parent response rates were 94% pre- to post-intervention and 90% at the six-month follow-up. Six months post-intervention, NF participants maintained significant gains on Conners 3-P (Inattention ES=0.34, Executive Functioning ES=0.25, Hyperactivity/Impulsivity ES=0.23) and BRIEF subscales including the composite (ES=0.31), which remained significantly greater than gains found among children in CT and control conditions. Children in the CT condition showed delayed improvement over immediate post-intervention ratings on Conners 3-P Executive Functioning (ES=0.18) and two BRIEF subscales. At the six-month follow-up, NF participants maintained the same stimulant medication dosage, while participants in both CT and control conditions showed statistically and clinically significant increases (9mg, p=0.002 and 13mg, p<0.001 respectively). Conclusion: NF participants made more prompt and greater improvements in ADHD symptoms, sustained at six-month follow-up, than did CT participants or those in the control group. This finding suggests that NF is a promising attention training treatment for children with ADHD. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2014/02/11/peds.2013-2059PEDIATRICS 02/2014; 133(3):483-492. DOI:10.1542/peds.2013-2059 · 5.30 Impact Factor
Article: Neurofeedback and Cognitive Attention Training for Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Schools[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To evaluate the efficacy of 2 computer attention training systems administered in school for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Children in second and fourth grade with a diagnosis of ADHD (n = 104) were randomly assigned to neurofeedback (NF) (n = 34), cognitive training (CT) (n = 34), or control (n = 36) conditions. A 2-point growth model assessed change from pre-post intervention on parent reports (Conners 3-Parent [Conners 3-P]; Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function [BRIEF] rating scale), teacher reports (Swanson, Kotkin, Agler, M-Flynn and Pelham scale [SKAMP]; Conners 3-Teacher [Conners 3-T]), and systematic classroom observations (Behavioral Observation of Students in Schools [BOSS]). Paired t tests and an analysis of covariance assessed change in medication. Children who received NF showed significant improvement compared with those in the control condition on the Conners 3-P Attention, Executive Functioning and Global Index, on all BRIEF summary indices, and on BOSS motor/verbal off-task behavior. Children who received CT showed no improvement compared to the control condition. Children in the NF condition showed significant improvements compared to those in the CT condition on Conners 3-P Executive Functioning, all BRIEF summary indices, SKAMP Attention, and Conners 3-T Inattention subscales. Stimulant medication dosage in methylphenidate equivalencies significantly increased for children in the CT (8.54 mg) and control (7.05 mg) conditions but not for those in the NF condition (0.29 mg). Neurofeedback made greater improvements in ADHD symptoms compared to both the control and CT conditions. Thus, NF is a promising attention training treatment intervention for children with ADHD. http://journals.lww.com/jrnldbp/Abstract/2014/01000/Neurofeedback_and_Cognitive_Attention_Training_for.3.aspxJournal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics: JDBP 01/2014; 35(1):18-27. DOI:10.1097/DBP.0000000000000009 · 2.12 Impact Factor
Conference Paper: Computer attention training for children with ADHD: Six-month follow up[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: 104 2nd and 4th graders with ADHD were randomized into three groups: neurofeedback (NF), cognitive training (CT) and waitlist control (WLC). Intervention groups received 40 sessions over 6 months of computer training in school. Efficacy was evaluated by: parent report (Conners 3-Parent), classroom observation (Behavioral Observation of Students in Schools, or BOSS) and a math test (Permanent Product Measure of Performance, or PERMP). Post-intervention efficacy has been previously reported. At six-month follow up, paired t-tests and ANCOVAs controlling for pre-intervention scores were used to evaluate maintenance of effects within and between groups. As previously reported, the NF group showed significant change from pre- to post-intervention on all measures. The CT group showed no improvement from pre- to post-intervention on Conners 3-P, trend improvement on BOSS and significant change on PERMP. Six-month follow up analyses for NF show sustained significant improvement on the Conners 3-P (p<0.05), the BOSS (p<0.05), and the PERMP (p<0.01). CT now shows significant improvement on Conner 3-P (p<0.05) and BOSS (p<0.05), and sustained improvement on PERMP (p<0.01). The WLC group showed no significant change. ANCOVAs showed significant differences between NF and WLC on Conners 3-P executive functioning (p=0.02) and ADHD inattentive (p=0.048) subscales and PERMP (p<0.01), as well as between CT and WLC on the Conners 3-P executive functioning subscale (p=0.035). Six-month follow-up analyses of this RCT show sustained significant gains in the NF group and significant improvement in the CT group. NF and CT both appear as promising adjunctive treatments for children with ADHD.141st APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition 2013; 11/2013
Article: Improving Parenting Skills for Families of Young Children in Pediatric Settings A Randomized Clinical Trial[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: IMPORTANCE Disruptive behavior disorders, such as attention-deficient/hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant disorder, are common and stable throughout childhood. These disorders cause long-term morbidity but benefit from early intervention. While symptoms are often evident before preschool, few children receive appropriate treatment during this period. Group parent training, such as the Incredible Years program, has been shown to be effective in improving parenting strategies and reducing children's disruptive behaviors. Because they already monitor young children's behavior and development, primary care pediatricians are in a good position to intervene early when indicated. OBJECTIVE To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of parent-training groups delivered to parents of toddlers in pediatric primary care settings. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This randomized clinical trial was conducted at 11 diverse pediatric practices in the Greater Boston area. A total of 273 parents of children between 2 and 4 years old who acknowledged disruptive behaviors on a 20-item checklist were included. INTERVENTION A 10-week Incredible Years parent-training group co-led by a research clinician and a pediatric staff member. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Self-reports and structured videotaped observations of parent and child behaviors conducted prior to, immediately after, and 12 months after the intervention. RESULTS A total of 150 parents were randomly assigned to the intervention or the waiting-list group. An additional 123 parents were assigned to receive intervention without a randomly selected comparison group. Compared with the waiting-list group, greater improvement was observed in both intervention groups (P < .05). No differences were observed between the randomized and the nonrandomized intervention groups. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Self-reports and structured observations provided evidence of improvements in parenting practices and child disruptive behaviors that were attributable to participation in the Incredible Years groups. This study demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of parent-training groups conducted in pediatric office settings to reduce disruptive behavior in toddlers. TRIAL REGISTRATION clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00402857.11/2013; 168(1). DOI:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2013.2919
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ABSTRACT: Fewer than half of the nation's pediatricians conduct systematic surveillance of young children's development. Because time and cost are among the barriers, our objective was to create a brief set of parent-report questions about cognitive, motor, and language milestones that is freely available and can be administered and scored quickly. A team of experts developed candidate items after reviewing existing instruments and prior research. We selected final items based on statistical fit to a graded item response model developed and replicated in separate samples enrolled from primary care settings (n = 469 and 308, respectively). We then developed a 10-item form for each visit on the pediatric periodicity schedule. Combining our initial samples with 395 families enrolled from referral clinics, we tested these forms' concurrent validity with respect to the ASQ-3 and parent reports of developmental diagnoses. A final set of 54 items displayed adequate fit to our statistical model regardless of race/ethnicity, education level, and child gender. Beginning at 4 months, scores on 10-item forms displayed consistent associations with the ASQ-3, and all but the 60-month form detected parents' reports of developmental delay with adequate sensitivity and specificity. The Milestones is one element of the Survey of Well-being of Young Children (SWYC), a brief but comprehensive screening instrument for children under 5 years. The Milestones is a set of evidence-based items with individual normative data that are appropriate for pediatric surveillance. In addition, the scoring of 10-item Milestones forms may provide many advantages of a first level developmental screening instrument.Academic pediatrics 11/2013; 13(6):577-86. DOI:10.1016/j.acap.2013.07.001 · 2.23 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Extensive data available from more than 30 years of research reveal that children raised by gay and lesbian parents have demonstrated resilience with regard to social, psychological, and sexual health despite economic and legal disparities and social stigma. Many studies have demonstrated that children's well-being is affected much more by their relationships with their parents, their parents' sense of competence and security, and the presence of social and economic support for the family than by the gender or the sexual orientation of their parents. Lack of opportunity for same-gender couples to marry adds to families' stress, which affects the health and welfare of all household members. Because marriage strengthens families and, in so doing, benefits children's development, children should not be deprived of the opportunity for their parents to be married. Paths to parenthood that include assisted reproductive techniques, adoption, and foster parenting should focus on competency of the parents rather than their sexual orientation.PEDIATRICS 03/2013; 131(4). DOI:10.1542/peds.2013-0377 · 5.30 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The reliability and validity of the Parent's Observations of Social Interactions (POSI), a new, seven-item screening instrument for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), is examined in two substudies. In Study 1, parents of 217 children (1848 months) evaluated at a developmental clinic completed intake questionnaires that included the POSI and the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) checklist. POSI and M-CHAT scores were compared to clinical evaluation results to assess reliability and validity. In Study 2, parents of 232 children (1636 months) from both primary care and subspecialty settings completed the POSI, the M-CHAT, and a report of their child's diagnoses. POSI and M-CHAT scores were compared to reported diagnoses to assess reliability and validity. In both studies, the POSI demonstrated adequate internal reliability (Cronbach = 0.83 and 0.86, respectively). In Study 1, POSI sensitivity (89%) was higher than that for the M-CHAT (71%; p < .05); specificities were not significantly different (POSI: 54%, M-CHAT: 62%). In Study 2, sensitivity (83%) compared favorably to that for the M-CHAT (50%), although specificity was lower (75 vs. 84%). Despite its brevity, the POSI demonstrated good internal reliability and comparable sensitivity/specificity to the M-CHAT checklist in two independent populations. If results are reproduced in larger, more diverse samples, the POSI may provide an efficient method for ASD screening in young children.Infant Mental Health Journal 03/2013; 34(2). DOI:10.1002/imhj.21356 · 0.61 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To promote optimal health and well-being of all children, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) supports access for all children to (1) civil marriage rights for their parents and (2) willing and capable foster and adoptive parents, regardless of the parents' sexual orientation. The AAP has always been an advocate for, and has developed policies to support, the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. In so doing, the AAP has supported families in all their diversity, because the family has always been the basic social unit in which children develop the supporting and nurturing relationships with adults that they need to thrive. Children may be born to, adopted by, or cared for temporarily by married couples, nonmarried couples, single parents, grandparents, or legal guardians, and any of these may be heterosexual, gay or lesbian, or of another orientation. Children need secure and enduring relationships with committed and nurturing adults to enhance their life experiences for optimal social-emotional and cognitive development. Scientific evidence affirms that children have similar developmental and emotional needs and receive similar parenting whether they are raised by parents of the same or different genders. If a child has 2 living and capable parents who choose to create a permanent bond by way of civil marriage, it is in the best interests of their child(ren) that legal and social institutions allow and support them to do so, irrespective of their sexual orientation. If 2 parents are not available to the child, adoption or foster parenting remain acceptable options to provide a loving home for a child and should be available without regard to the sexual orientation of the parent(s).
Article: The Baby Pediatric Symptom Checklist: Development and Initial Validation of a New Social/Emotional Screening Instrument for Very Young Children.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate the Baby Pediatric Symptom Checklist (BPSC), a brief social/emotional screening instrument for children less than 18 months. The BPSC is modeled after the Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) and is part of the Survey of Wellbeing of Young Children, a comprehensive, freely available screening instrument designed for use in pediatric primary care. METHOD: BPSC items were developed by a team of experts who reviewed existing assessment instruments and relevant research literature. Scale construction and initial validation were conducted with 205 families from pediatric primary care sites and 54 families from referral clinics. A replication sample of 146 additional families were enrolled from an independent set of primary care practices. RESULTS: Exploratory factor analysis revealed 3 dimensions of the BPSC: irritability, inflexibility, and difficulty with routines. Factor structure was confirmed in the replication sample. Retest reliability and internal reliability were adequate (intraclass correlation coefficient >0.70) across subscales, with the exception of the "irritability" subscale's internal reliability in the replication sample. Construct validity of the "irritability" and the "difficulty with routines" subscales is supported by correlations with the Parenting Stress Index and the Ages & Stages Questionnaire: Social/Emotional, but the "inflexibility" subscale seems to be distinct from performance on these instruments. Tests of differential item functioning revealed no significant effects for race/ethnicity, child gender, parent education, or family income. Age-based normative data were calculated for each subscale. CONCLUSION: The BPSC assesses 3 domains of behavior for very young children and shows promise as a social/emotional screening instrument for pediatric primary care.Academic pediatrics 10/2012; DOI:10.1016/j.acap.2012.08.003 · 2.23 Impact Factor
Article: The Preschool Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PPSC): Development and Initial Validation of a New Social/Emotional Screening Instrument[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: This article describes the development and initial validation of the Preschool Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PPSC), a social/emotional screening instrument for children 18 to 60 months of age. The PPSC was created as part of a comprehensive screening instrument designed for pediatric primary care and is modeled after the Pediatric Symptom Checklist. Items for the PPSC were developed by a team of experts who reviewed existing assessment instruments and relevant research literature. Scale construction and initial validation (including factor analysis and tests of construct validity) were conducted with 292 families from pediatric primary care sites and 354 families from referral clinics. One hundred seventy-one additional families were recruited from primary care sites to obtain an independent replication sample. Exploratory factor analysis revealed 4 dimensions of the PPSC: Externalizing, Internalizing, Attention Problems, and Parenting Challenges. These dimensions were incorporated into a bifactor model that displayed a strong general factor, thus supporting the use of a total score. The PPSC total score shows strong internal and retest reliability, and it identifies children who score in the clinical range of a longer, well-validated, and more comprehensive parent-report instrument (the Child Behavior Checklist), as well as children who are reported to have a range of behavioral diagnoses. Moreover, sensitivity and specificity with respect to these criteria were comparable to those of another well-accepted but longer screener, the Ages & Stages Questionnaire: Social/Emotional. Finally, results for the PPSC total scale remained consistent when replicated in an independent sample. The PPSC shows promise as a social/emotional screening instrument for use in pediatric primary care.Academic pediatrics 08/2012; 12(5):456-67. DOI:10.1016/j.acap.2012.06.008 · 2.23 Impact Factor
Article: Yoga in an Urban School for Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: A Feasibility Study[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Increasingly, school-aged children present with challenging emotional and behavioral problems and may be resistant to traditional special education approaches (Smith et al., Behav Disorders 36(3):185–194, 2011). These programs do not take into consideration the specific needs of students with emotional and behavioral disorder (EBD). We examined the feasibility and potential for positive effects of yoga sessions within a school setting for children with EBD at an urban elementary school. Thirty-seven children with EBD in an urban school completed a yoga intervention in small groups (7–10 students) twice per week for 3 ½ months. Teachers, parents, and students completed a systematic pre- and post-intervention assessment, and yoga instructors completed attendance and behavior checklists. Average attendance for the yoga sessions was 90 %. Eighty percent of responders described being very satisfied with the intervention. Teachers reported improved attention in class (p = 0.01) and adaptive skills (p = 0.03) and reduced depressive symptoms (p = 0.03), behavioral symptoms (p = 0.01), and internalizing symptoms (p = 0.04). No significant changes were found in the parent data and no discernable trend was found in student reports. These data suggest that yoga administered in small groups in an urban school setting is a feasible school intervention for children with emotional and behavioral disorders and may be effective in reducing symptoms.Journal of Child and Family Studies 08/2012; 22(6). DOI:10.1007/s10826-012-9636-7 · 1.42 Impact Factor
- Clinical Pediatrics 06/2012; 51(6):546-50. DOI:10.1177/0009922812444601 · 1.26 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To describe responses to the questions "Do you have concerns about your child's behavior? Development? Learning?" among parents seeking pediatric care, and to analyze their correspondence to formal screening questionnaires. Of 465 parents of children aged 3 to 65 months recruited at pediatric primary care practices in Greater Boston, 451 provided complete data for analysis. After completing a questionnaire that asked whether they had any or all of these concerns, parents filled out a developmental screener (Ages and Stages Questionnaire-3) and a behavioral screener (Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social-Emotional). One hundred eight parents (24%) reported having at least 1 concern about their child. Greater child age, male gender, and lower family income were associated with more concerns about development, behavior, and learning. Moderate agreement was found between parents' concerns and their responses on screening instruments, but among parents who identified no concerns, 18% were identified as at risk on one or both screening tests. Compared with children who were not identified on either screener, parents of children identified only on the behavioral screener were more likely to have concerns about behavior and parents of children identified on both screeners were more likely to have noted concerns about both behavior and development. No type of concern was associated with identification on the developmental screener alone. Parents' self-report of concerns showed moderate agreement with the results of developmental and behavioral screening instruments. Agreement was higher for behavioral concerns than for developmental concerns.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics: JDBP 12/2011; 33(2):156-60. DOI:10.1097/DBP.0b013e3182420f4a · 2.12 Impact Factor
Article: Quality of Life of Adolescents Raised From Birth by Lesbian Mothers: The US National Longitudinal Family Study[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To compare the quality of life (QoL), a measure of psychological well-being, of adolescents reared in lesbian-mother families with that of a matched comparison group of adolescents with heterosexual parents. The adolescents in the comparison group were derived from a representative sample of adolescents in Washington state. The second aim of the study was to assess among teens with lesbian mothers whether donor status, maternal relationship continuity, and self-reported stigmatization are associated with QoL. In 1986, prospective lesbian mothers were recruited in Boston, Washington, DC, and San Francisco. Currently, 93% of the National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study (NLLFS) families are still participating in the study. This report is based on an online questionnaire completed by 78 NLLFS adolescent offspring-39 girls and 39 boys. Six items of the Youth Quality of Life Instrument were used to assess QoL. Also, the NLLFS adolescents were asked whether they had experienced stigmatization, and if so, to describe these experiences (e.g., teasing and ridicule). Mothers were queried about donor status and maternal relationship continuity. The results revealed that the NLLFS adolescents rated their QoL comparably to their counterparts in heterosexual-parent families. Donor status, maternal relationship continuity, and experienced stigmatization were not related to QoL. Adolescent offspring in planned lesbian families do not show differences in QoL when compared with a matched group of adolescents reared in heterosexual families. By investigating QoL, this study provides insight into positive aspects of mental health of adolescents with lesbian mothers.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics: JDBP 12/2011; 33(1):17-23. DOI:10.1097/DBP.0b013e31823b62af · 2.12 Impact Factor
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