The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter articles from August 2002

The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter archives from August 2002

Asperger Syndrome: implications for educators. (Expert Speaks Out).
August 1, 2002... If you work in a school or clinical setting, chances are you've heard quite a bit lately about Asperger Syndrome (AS). A little known diagnostic construct as recently as a decade ago, AS (or the "Geek Syndrome," as it sometimes referred to in...

Model programs target substance use in minority populations. (Adolescent Substance Use).
August 1, 2002... Throughout the last 20 years, a concerted effort has been made to develop effective programs for preventing and reducing substance use among the nation's youth. The majority of these programs, however, have addressed the specific needs of a...

... Health risks. (Keep Your Eye On).(Latino children have high proportion health problems)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... A new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicates that Latino children in the United States are disproportionately affected with numerous health problems, including asthma, obesity, and behavioral or...

... Risky behaviors. (Keep Your Eye On).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Teenagers are acting more responsibly by avoiding tobacco, marijuana, risky sexual behavior and other dangerous behaviors that may increase their risk for injury, illness and death, according to a new report commissioned by the Centers for...

... Protective factors. (Keep Your Eye On).(inner city youth programs)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Providing viable solutions for inner-city youths through education, employment and interaction with adults may be more important than addressing risk factors in preventing youth-related problems, according to a new survey. Inner-city teenagers...

... Prevention. (Keep Your Eye On).(beginning substance abuse prevention programs in elementary school may be more effective)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Prevention programs may be more effective if they begin in elementary school rather than middle school, according to new research. Researchers found that students who began using alcohol, cigarettes or marijuana in elementary school were up to...

New adolescent screening tool helps physicians identify SA.(substance abuse)
August 1, 2002... A new screening test to help physicians improve their diagnosis of substance abuse among their young patients has just been released by the Archives of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine (APAM) and is available as an online audio presentation. ...

Weight concerns tied to smoking, drinking. (What's New in Research).
August 1, 2002... A new study suggests that excessive weight concerns among females may be risk factors for other unhealthy behaviors, such as bulimia, smoking and drinking. The prospective cohort study assessed the relationship between beginning to...

Psychiatric comorbidity high among minorities. (What's New in Research).
August 1, 2002... African-American and Hispanic adolescents with substance abuse problems also have a high rate of psychiatric comorbidity, according to new research. Hispanic adolescents, in particular, appear to be at even greater risk of externalizing...

Head Start: ready or not? (Guest Commentary).
August 1, 2002... Head Start is a federally funded program designed to be a protective early learning environment for vulnerable preschoolers, with the classroom context providing an opportunity for young children to grow beyond the limits of poverty. The Head...

Finding the right therapist.
August 1, 2002... You've determined that your child would benefit from seeing a therapist, but how do you find a qualified clinician who has experience working with children and adolescents? The therapist's experience and education is important, but you must...