Citation

Forness SR, Serna LA, Kavale KA, Nielsen E. Educ. Treat. Child. 1998; 21(3): 258-274.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, West Virginia University Press)

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Abstract

Primary prevention of behavioral disorders has recently focused on early detection and universal interventions for high-risk children. Head Start has been a particular focus; yet the nature of effective mental health intervention for preschool children is not entirely clear. Since most professionals would agree that skill-building approaches are critical, the use of a self-determination curriculum would seem to offer definite advantages. The curriculum has a number of critical adaptive skill domains including (a) social skills, (b) self-evaluation, (c) self-direction, (d) networking or friendship, (e) collaboration or support seeking, (f) problem-solving and decision-making, and (g) dealing with stress and conflict. Examples of lessons are presented, and the use of this curriculum in the context of mental health intervention for Head Start children is discussed.

Language: en