FRHD 2110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Encopresis, Nocturnal Enuresis, Oppositional Defiant Disorder

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2110
• Professor: Taniesha Burkes

Document Summary

Facts: youngsters with aggressive, acting-out behaviour patterns have less chance for social adjustment and mental health in adulthood. Neurotic, shy, anxious children and youths have a better chance of getting and holding jobs, overcoming their problems, and staying out of jails and mental hospitals, unless their withdrawal is extreme. This is especially true for boys: there is no sound scientific basis for belief in hidden causes; the behaviour and its social context are the problems. Causes may involve thoughts, feelings and perceptions: most teachers and parents can learn to be highly effective in helping youngsters with emotional or behavioural disorders, sometimes without extensive training or professional certification. Background: children and youths who have emotional or behavioural disorders fail to establish close and satisfying emotional ties with other people who can help them. In fact, it can be easier for these individuals to hide, both physically and emotionally.