Explicit phoneme training combined with phonic reading instruction helps young children at risk of reading failure

Article Abstract:

A study was done on four hundred and ten children of pre-kindergarten age. It showed that in children without risk of reading delay, a structural phonic component is sufficient to master the alphabetical principle and to learn to read effectively, whereas children at risk of reading delay benefited with additional training in phoneme awareness.

United States, Elementary and secondary schools, Children, Kindergartens, Kindergarten

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Evidence of fearlessness in behaviorally disordered children: a study on startle reflex modulation

Article Abstract:

An examination of 21 children with disruptive behavior disorder (DBD) and 33 normal children was made. The study showed that patterns of low heart rate, skin conductance and cortisol characterized children suffering from DBD.

Child behavior, Child behaviour, Behaviour problems, Behavior problems

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