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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...
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Parent-Child Relationships in Early Childhood and Development of Anxiety & Depression
IntroductionParents play a role in shaping children’s emotional wellbeing, particularly in early childhood. Parental reactions to children’s emotions, their modelling of affect and expression of...
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Young Children's Peer Relations: Links with Early Developing Anxiety and Depression
IntroductionThe peer group represents an important and unique context for the development of a wide range of skills and competencies in early childhood.1 Simply stated, ‘playing with friends’...