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Adult Outcomes For Children And Adolescents With Ebd: Understanding Parents’ Perspectives, Martha Ellen Wynne, Ashley E. Ausikaitis, Mary Satchwell
Adult Outcomes For Children And Adolescents With Ebd: Understanding Parents’ Perspectives, Martha Ellen Wynne, Ashley E. Ausikaitis, Mary Satchwell
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Little is known about the adult outcomes for children with an emotional/behavioral disorder (EBD). The present study examines the perspectives of 34 parents regarding the adult outcomes for their children who experienced emotional and behavioral problems in their youth. Participants completed an online survey containing questions about their child’s behavioral characteristics, educational experiences, and adjustment to adulthood as well as questions about the stress they experienced as a parent of a child with EBD. Both quantitative and qualitative measures were used to assess parents’ perceptions of factors affecting their child’s successful or unsuccessful adult outcomes. Remaining in school was related …