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Klebanov PK. (2013). Variation in home visiting of the first three years of life: Links to family characteristics, aspects of home visits, and child outcomes. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University and Columbia University, 44 pp.

Annotation: This paper, which focuses on the Infant Health and Development Program, a randomized multisite study of 985 low-birthweight infants and their families, examines the following three questions: (1) What are the different patterns of home visits? (2) Which child, maternal, and family demographic characteristics and qualities of the home visit are associated with these home-visitation patterns? (3) Are higher frequency patterns of home visits associated with positive effects for children's cognitive and behavioral outcomes and mothers' depression, social support, and knowledge of child development? The authors also examine the significance of the home environment. The paper includes a literature review and a description of the study method, measures, data analysis, and results.

Contact: Pew Charitable Trusts, One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Suite 1700, Philadelphia, PA 19103-7077, Telephone: (215) 575-9050 Fax: (215) 575-4939 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.pewtrusts.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Behavior disorders, Behavior problems, Child behavior, Cognitive development, Depression, Early childhood development, Families, High risk groups, Home visiting, Infant development, Infants, Low birthweight infants, Low income groups, Mothers, Parent support programs, Postpartum depression, Programs, Young children

Kessler DB, Dawson P, eds. 1999. Failure to thrive and pediatric undernutrition: A transdisciplinary approach. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company, 620 pp.

Annotation: This resource discusses assessment and intervention techniques, the medical and developmental consequences of pediatric undernutrition, interdisciplinary teamwork and service coordination, and nutrition and feeding issues from medical care and child development to community planning and advocacy. Also discussed are numerous difficulties associated with inadequate nutrition in children younger than age 3, including developmental delays, medical conditions that impair growth, and cognitive deficits. The book also addresses nonmedical issues including the feeding relationship, nutrition, cultural diversity, working with families, and infant mental health. Clinically related appendices provide scales for assessing childhood feeding disorders and emotional health, growth charts, diet records, and clinical questionnaires.

Contact: Brookes Publishing, P.O. Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624, Telephone: (800) 638-3775 Secondary Telephone: (410) 337-9580 Fax: (410) 337-8539 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.brookespublishing.com Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 1-55766-348-3.

Keywords: Assessment, Child development, Child mental health, Child nutrition, Children, Cognitive development, Cultural diversity, Early childhood development, Failure to thrive, Feeding, Growth charts, Infant nutrition, Interdisciplinary cooperation, Intervention, Nutrition disorders, Pediatrics, Questionnaires, Records, Service coordination

Furlong MJ, Smith DC, eds. 1993. Anger, hostility, and aggression: Assessment, prevention and intervention strategies for youth. Brandon, VT: Clinical Psychology Publishing Company, 516 pp.

Annotation: This book provides an overview of recent research on the management of aggression in children and adolescents. Chapters focus on prevention programs and intervention strategies designed to help young people cope with the anger they experience without resorting to violence.

Keywords: Adolescents, Assessment, Case studies, Children, Cognitive disorders, Developmental disabilities, Emotions, Intervention, Mental health, Prevention programs, Research, School based programs, Socioeconomic factors, Treatment, Violence

Werner EE, Smith RS. 1977. Kauai's children come of age. Honolulu, HI: University Press of Hawaii, 292 pp.

Annotation: This book presents the findings of a follow-up study on adolescents previously involved in a longitudinal study on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. The eighteen year study considers the short- and long-term effects of perinatal stress and a disadvantaged environment and their implications on learning disabilities and behavioral disorders during adolescence.

Contact: University Press of Hawaii, 2840 Kolowalu Street, Honolulu, HI 96822, Telephone: 808-956-8255 Fax: 808-988-6052 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.uhpress.hawaii.edu/cart/shopcore/?db_name=uhpress Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 0-8248-0475-9.

Keywords: Adolescents, Behavior disorders, Cognitive development, Followup studies, Hawaiians, Learning disabilities, Longitudinal studies, Mental health, Social development, Youth
   

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