Underidentification of Preschool Children at Risk for Behavioral Disorders

Federal legislation (PL 94-142) has placed the responsibility for the identification, screening, assessment, and placement of young children exhibiting or at risk for learning, behavioral, and/or cognitive problems with the local public schools. It is children who exhibit mild to moderate delays or differences in the area of social development that are often difficult to identify through the yearly preschool screening efforts common to most school systems. This study employed a comparison of students on a standardized behavioral checklist and follow-up observations to examine the underidentification of behavioral disorders in the preschool population attending licensed daycare settings. Results indicated that the profiles of children identified by their early education teacher as having behavior problems resembled the profiles of children in the same communities enrolled in early childhood special education for this problem. Observation of these target children in the daycare setting confirmed the teachers behavioral ratings. Changes in screening procedures and service delivery are discussed.

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Academic and Behavioral Outcomes for Students at Risk for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Behavioral Disorders ◽

10.1177/019874290503100106 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

pp. 84-94 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Marjorie Montague ◽

Craig Enders ◽

Marcelo Castro

Keyword(s):

Middle School ◽

At Risk ◽

Primary School ◽

Behavioral Disorders ◽

Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽

Behavioral Outcomes ◽

First Grade ◽

Teacher Ratings ◽

School Teachers ◽

Behavioral Ratings

The purpose of this study is to describe academic and behavioral outcomes for adolescents who were identified when they were in kindergarten and first grade as being at risk for developing emotional and behavioral disorders. Results indicated that primary school academic achievement and teacher ratings of academic competence were highly predictive of middle school reading achievement and moderately predictive of math achievement. Teacher ratings of behavior across time were consistent and reliable, and behavioral ratings by primary school teachers were predictive of students' behavioral ratings by middle school teachers. These findings suggest that young students with academic and behavioral problems continue to display problems into adolescence, placing them at serious risk for school failure and dropping out. Results have implications for early identification and prevention/intervention programs for at-risk students.

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The Effects of Self-Regulated Strategy Development on Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: A Literature Review

The Nebraska Educator ◽

10.32873/unl.dc.ne024 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Danika Lang

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Public Schools ◽

Literature Review ◽

Behavioral Disorders ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Strategy Instruction ◽

Emotional Behavioral Disorders ◽

Strategy Development ◽

Self Instruction ◽

Students With Ebd

Students identified with or at risk for emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD) face a number of challenges, both academic and behavioral (Trout et al., 2003). Individuals in this disability category especially struggle due to their challenges with self-regulation skills. These difficulties make it strenuous for students with EBD to regulate their thoughts, feelings, actions, and environments that may serve as distractions when attempting to attend to key learning tasks, including written expression. Self-regulated strategy development (SRSD) is a general framework of intervention designed to guide students through the complex process of writing while embedding necessary strategy instruction in self-monitoring, self-instruction, goal setting, and self-reinforcement (Harris & Graham, 1996). In this literature review, I examine ten studies of the efficacy of SRSD strategy instruction for students identified with or at risk of EBD. Based on the evidence provided by these studies, I venture to make the claim that SRSD is a highly effective writing intervention for students with EBD across grade levels, writing genres, namely narrative, informative, and persuasive, and educational settings such as public schools, specialized private schools, and residential treatment facilities (RTFs).

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Low-income minority women at risk for cervical cancer: a process to improve adherence to follow-up recommendations

Public Health Reports ◽

10.1016/s0033-3549(04)50094-8 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 116 (6) ◽

pp. 608-616 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Virginia A Cardin ◽

Richard M Grimes ◽

Zhi Dong Jiang ◽

Nancy Pomeroy ◽

Luther Harrell ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

At Risk ◽

Low Income ◽

Minority Women

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Early Remote At-risk Diagnosis for Cerebral Palsy in Follow-up Clinics for High-risk Infants

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04287166 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Cerebral Palsy ◽

High Risk ◽

High Risk Infants

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Screening at ports of entry for Ebola Virus Disease in England—a descriptive analysis of screening assessment data, 2014–2015

Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/pubmed/fdaa216 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Nicki L Boddington ◽

Sophia Steinberger ◽

Richard G Pebody

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

High Risk ◽

Secondary Care ◽

Ebola Virus ◽

Virus Disease ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Health Assessment ◽

Ebola Virus Disease ◽

Screening Assessment

Abstract Background In response to the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in West Africa in 2014 and evidence of spread to other countries, pre-entry screening was introduced by PHE at five major ports of entry in the England. Methods All passengers that entered the England via the five ports returning from Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leonne were required to complete a Health Assessment Form and have their temperature taken. The numbers, characteristics and outcomes of these passengers were analysed. Results Between 14 October 2014 and 13 October 2015, a total of 12 648 passengers from affected countries had been screened. The majority of passengers were assessed as having no direct contact with EVD cases or high-risk events (12 069, 95.4%), although 535 (4.2%) passengers were assessed as requiring public health follow-up. In total, 39 passengers were referred directly to secondary care, although none were diagnosed with EVD. One high-risk passenger was later referred to secondary care and diagnosed with EVD. Conclusions Collection of these screening data enabled timely monitoring of the numbers and characteristics of passengers screened for EVD, facilitated resourcing decisions and acted as a mechanism to inform passengers of the necessary public health actions.

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Opportunities to Respond for Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Inclusive Classrooms

Intervention in School and Clinic ◽

10.1177/10534512211024931 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 105345122110249

Author(s):

Todd Whitney ◽

Kera B. Ackerman ◽

Justin T. Cooper ◽

Terrance M. Scott

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Student Engagement ◽

Behavior Problems ◽

Effective Teaching ◽

Behavioral Disorders ◽

Teaching Practice ◽

Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽

Inclusive Classrooms ◽

Opportunities To Respond ◽

School Based

Students who are actively engaged in learning have a higher probability of academic and behavioral success in the classroom. One effective teaching practice that increases student engagement is providing students with frequent opportunities to respond (OTR). This article provides practitioners with a range of OTR strategies that include verbal, non-verbal, and partner responses. In addition, recommendations are provided on how these strategies can be effectively implemented in inclusive classrooms to increase engagement of students with school-based behavior problems, including those with and at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders.

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Cycle length of nonsustanied ventricular tachycardias among ICD patients: implications on subsequent appropriate therapies

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders ◽

10.1186/s12872-021-02087-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Javier Jiménez-Candil ◽

Olga Duran ◽

Armando Oterino ◽

Jendri Pérez ◽

Juan Carlos Castro ◽

...

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Secondary Prevention ◽

Beta Blocker ◽

Cycle Length ◽

Close Relationship ◽

Appropriate Therapy ◽

The Mean ◽

Ventricular Tachycardias ◽

The Relationship

Abstract Background ICD patients with episodes of nonsustained ventricular tachycardias (NSVT) are at risk of appropriate therapies. However, the relationship between the cycle length (CL) of such NSVTs and the subsequent incidence of appropriate interventions is unknown. Methods 416 ICD patients with LVEF < 45% were studied. ICD programming was standardized. NSVT was defined as any VT of 5 or more beats at ≥ 150 bpm occurred in the first 6 months after implantation that terminated spontaneously and was not preceded by any appropriate therapy. The mean follow-up was 41 ± 27 months. Results We analyzed 2201 NSVTs (mean CL = 323 ms) that occurred in 250 patients; 111 of such episodes were fast (CL ≤ 300 ms). Secondary prevention (HR = 1.7; p < 0.001), number of NSVT episodes (HR = 1.05; 95% CI 1.04–1.07; p < 0.001) and beta-blocker treatment (HR = 0.7; p = 0.04) were independent predictors of appropriate interventions; however, the mean CL of NSVTs was not (p = 0.6). There was a correlation between the mean CL of NSVTs and the CL of the first monomorphic VT: r = 0.88; p < 0.001. This correlation was especially robust in individuals with > 5 NSVTs (r = 0.97; p < 0.001), with an agreement between both values greater than 95%. Patients with any fast NSVT experienced a higher incidence of VF episodes (26%) compared to those without NVSTs (3%) or with only slow NSVTs (7%); p < 0.001. Conclusions Unlike the burden, the CL of NSVTs is not a predictor of subsequent appropriate interventions. However, there is a close relationship between the CL of NSVTs and that of arrhythmias that will later lead to appropriate therapies.

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Gait Speed as a Predictor for Diabetes Incidence in People with or at Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Longitudinal Analysis from the Osteoarthritis Initiative

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18094414 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (9) ◽

pp. 4414

Author(s):

Aqeel M. Alenazi ◽

Bader A. Alqahtani ◽

Vishal Vennu ◽

Mohammed M. Alshehri ◽

Ahmad D. Alanazi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Gait Speed ◽

Area Under The Curve ◽

Incident Diabetes ◽

Future Research ◽

Cutoff Score ◽

Diabetes Incidence ◽

Knee Oa ◽

Osteoarthritis Initiative

Background: This study examined the association between baseline gait speed with incident diabetes mellitus (DM) among people with or at elevated risk for knee OA. Materials and Methods: Participants from the Osteoarthritis Initiative, aged 45 to 79 years, where included. Participants with or at risk of knee OA from baseline to the 96-month visit were included. Participants with self-reported DM at baseline were excluded. DM incidence was followed over the 4-time points. Gait speed was measured at baseline using a 20-m walk test. Generalized estimating equations with logistic regression were utilized for analyses. Receiver operator characteristic curves and area under the curve were used to determine the cutoff score for baseline speed. Results: Of the 4313 participants included in the analyses (58.7% females), 301 participants had a cumulative incidence of DM of 7.0% during follow-up. Decreased gait speed was a significant predictor of incident DM (RR 0.44, p = 0.018). The threshold for baseline gait speed that predicted incident DM was 1.32 m/s with an area under the curve of 0.59 (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Baseline gait speed could be an important screening tool for identifying people at risk of incident diabetes, and the determined cutoff value for gait speed should be examined in future research.

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