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Early Childhood Relationships and the Roots of Resilience
IntroductionAs the expression of competence in contexts of adversity, resilience is of great interest to researchers and practitioners in its own right, as well as for what it can tell us about...
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Protective Role of Executive Function Skills in High-Risk Environments
IntroductionThere is growing evidence in the study of resilience for the protective role of executive functions in the school success of children facing adversity. Executive function (EF), also termed...
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Autism: Early Development
IntroductionAutism is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by social communication difficulties together with restricted and repetitive behaviours and sensory sensitivities.1 Approximately 1...
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Recognition and Assessment of Anxiety & Depression in Early Childhood
IntroductionAnxiety disorders are characterized by emotional arousal associated with fear, worry, or nervousness that is out of proportion to the situation. Significant fears in preschool-aged...
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Young Children
IntroductionPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the more serious and debilitating mental disorders that can occur following trauma. Research indicates that - consistent with older children...