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Improving Social Skills Of Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Physical Activity, Sports, And Games: A Review Of The Literature, Karl Kunzi

Adultspan Journal

No abstract provided.

Academic Gateway, Fall 2015, San Jose State University Library

Library Gateway

No abstract provided.

Mcnair Challenger, October 2015, Mcnair Scholars Program

EMU McNair Challenger

No abstract provided.

Women & Gender Studies Fall 2015 Newsletter, Women & Gender Studies Program, University Of Southern Maine

WGS Newsletter

In this issue:

• Director's Welcome
• Major/Minor & Core
• Alum Updates
• Faculty Spotlight
• Spring Courses
• GSSO & Student Spotlight

Healthy Families

Madison Magazine

Resources for families in Page and Shenandoah counties

Child Abuse And Its Effects On The Social-Emotional Behavior Of Elementary School Students, Natalie Heredia

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Lack of teacher knowledge on child abuse has resulted in lower percentage of child abuse cases being reported. Elementary school students who have been abused show behaviors such as aggression, disruptive behaviors, poor emotions, and lack of social relationships affecting their social-emotional development. Yet, some teachers see these signs as simple misbehavior. Child abuse education program is an essential component in preparing current and future teachers. Mandatory training and extra resources with an open mind to prevent and stop child abuse can make a difference in a child’s development in many ways.

Importance Of Providing A "Safe Haven" For Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered And Queer Youth, William Henry Norwood

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Queer (LGBTQ) adolescent homelessness is a serious issue that plagues America today. Out of the total number of homeless youth, 40% identify as LGBTQ. Many are runaways, or are pushed-out of their home due to their sexuality after suffering from verbal, physical, or sexual abuse. Unlike their homeless heterosexual counterparts, this population of youth face particular factors that affect not only their cognitive and psychosocial development, but their physical health as well. LGBTQ adolescents also have a higher incidence of substance use while homeless. The foregoing reasons illustrate how imperative it is to provide a …

“Bound To Them By A Common Sorrow”: African American Women, Higher Education, And Collective Advancement, Linda M. Perkins

CGU Faculty Publications and Research

This essay examines African American women’s access to higher education in the United States before and after the founding of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) in 1915. The efforts of leading educated African American women to ensure their sisters were provided more educational opportunities will be examined, as well as their roles in the leadership of African American higher education. Utilizing the black feminist theory of intersectionality focusing on race, gender, and class, the emphasis in this essay is on the purposes and the types of secondary and higher education African American women obtained …

Autism Social Skills Group Proposal, Anna Thames

Bakerman Student Research Awards

The topic chosen for the group proposal was social skills group interventions for children with high functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Epp (2008) defines ASDs as “a broad range of disorders characterized by interference with communication and social interactions and circular patterns of interest, activities, and behaviors” (p. 27). Children with ASDs frequently have deficits in the development of social skills and have significantly fewer social interactions with peers than typically developing children (DeRosier, Swick, Davis, McMillen, & Matthews, 2011). In 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that one in 110 children is affected by an ASD …

Casa De Los Ningunos: Un Estudio De Caso Sobre La Re-Imaginando De “Sumak Qamaña” En Un Contexto Urbano Y Contemporáneo, Vanessa Voller

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Una simple búsqueda en Google de "crisis globales del siglo XXI" dará una larga lista de crisis políticas, sociales, económicas y ambientales que enfrenta el siglo XXI. Teniendo en cuenta estas crisis, se ha hecho evidente que la gente del siglo XXI tendrá que encontrar formas alternativas de vivir, que pondrá a prueba el paradigma occidental dominante de la sociedad; un paradigma plagado por el consumismo, el individualismo, la destrucción del medio ambiente, la mentalidad extractivista y las fuerzas homogeneizadoras de la globalización (Choquehuanca 2010; Huanacuni Mamani-2010). En todo el mundo muchos diversos proyectos e iniciativas están surgiendo para desafiar …

Best Practices For Teaching Effective Social Work Writing Skills Online, Patricia Desrosiers, W. Gabbard, Emily Funk

Social Work Faculty Publications

A number of research studies have documented problematic issues with student writing inundergraduate and graduate programs in the United States. Some discipline-specific writing courseshave been developed to address these deficiencies, including some all online offerings. This papercritically synthesizes the latest available research on best practices in teaching effective writing in anonline format, with a focus on social work graduate students. However, the teaching modalitiesexamined herein can be applied in online writing courses in all human services professions and at alllevels.

“This Country Does Not Have My Back!”: Youth Experiences With A Parent Threatened By Deportation, Leila Rosa

Journal of Cape Verdean Studies

Using exploratory case study methodology and a critical theoretical perspective, this study examined the impact of parental deportation on three Cape Verdean youths, in one of the largest Cape Verdean immigrant communities in Southeast New England. A particularly focus is given to their schooling experiences following parental deportation as well as their understanding of the event of parental deportation. Participants expressed feeling isolated and disconnected in school and from extended family following their parents’ involvement with Immigration services. They questioned or denied their American identity despite being citizens by birth. They described fears and feelings of uncertainty about their future. …

The Beast Inside Your Head: A Look At Mental Health Issues In Samoa, Brandon Nelson

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Mental illness remains a very controversial and prevalent problem for the entire world, especially the Pacific. This study examines some prevalent mental health issues and looks at how suicide, youth, alcohol, and prison correlate with mental health issues and illness in Samoa. It also looks at the Mental Health Unit (MHU) at National Hospital and programs implemented to help Samoans suffering within the four areas of mental health researched. Quantitative data from international organizations, government bureaus, and surveys, helps describe the current status of mental health issues in Samoa. One hundred twenty four surveys (124) were distributed about mental health …

Keywords, Fall 2015, University Of Mississippi Libraries

Keywords

No abstract provided.

Ua42 Regional Review: Reaching New Heights In The Region Fall 2015, Heather Garcia , Editor

Regional Campuses Publications

No abstract provided.

October 2015, Issue 3, James Madison University Uhc Marketing Team

Potty Mouth

No abstract provided.

P-16 Initiative, Uno Service Learning Academy

Newsletters 2015-2016

This issue of P-16 Initiative features Communication & Leadership Skills Learned Through Teaching, From Trash to Treasure, Inclusive Communities Ethnic Potluck, Exploring Culture Through Art, Delicious Food and Good Company, Exploring Native American Culture and Music, Black Votes Matter, Inclusivity in Physical Activity, And Justice for All: Positive Policing, Birth to 5: Promoting Language and Learning, and Letter from the Program Coordinator Julie Dierberger.

Ua68 Arts & Letters :The Magazine Of Potter College At Western Kentucky University, Larry Snyder, Interim Dean, Kelly Scott, Managing Editor

PCAL Publications

No abstract provided.

Lhc Lines- Fall 2015, Lee Honors College

Lee Honors College News

• Greetings Friends and Alumni!
• Staff Spotlight:
• Outstanding Alumni
• Alumni Updates
• Raise Your Voice
• Study in the States
• What’s New
• Graduation
• Recent Graduates
• Student Research and Study Abroad
• Alpha Lambda Delta
• In Memory of Carl Lee

Lanthorn, Vol. 50, No. 11, October 1, 2015, Grand Valley State University

Volume 50, July 13, 2015 - June 6, 2016

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Perspectives On The Evolution Of Hip-Hop Music Through Themes Of Race, Crime, And Violence, Kelsey B. Basham

Honors Theses

This thesis examines the role or race, crime, and violence as major themes in hip-hop music through existing academic literature. Utilizing the three major themes, this paper discusses the inherent ties of race, crime, and violence to the production of hip-hop music which can reflect broader social issues existing in American society over the time period from 1970-present day. Furthermore, these themes will be assessed for their activist oriented ability to suggest change in society for the primary groups affected by the issues contained in hip-hop lyrics. Over time, hip-hop, much like any artistic form, has undergone an evolution, producing …

Poor Air Quality Affects Those Who Have Served In Afghanistan, Kaylee Wheeler

Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses

The United States has been in the war against terrorism for the past 14 years in Afghanistan. Afghanistan is a country torn by war for hundreds of years which has impacted the landscape and the environment. The economy of Afghanistan has suffered as a result and the country is classified as an underdeveloped country, but the economy is gaining on a slow increase. There is still little enforcement on the environmental regulations resulting in thousands of Afghani deaths every year from poor air quality. The United States has contributed to the poor air quality by using open burn pits to …

Baker's Dozen, Msrc Staff

Manuscript Division Finding Aids

Baker’s Dozen (1944-1962) was a civic organization aimed to remedy the problem of juvenile delinquency in northwest Washington. In November of 1944, thirteen civic minded women met to discuss methods of working on the popular problem of juvenile delinquency in Washington, D.C. The result of that initial meeting was the formation of the Baker’s Dozen organization in 1946, incorporated on June 25, 1945. The bulk of the collection consists of business records detailing the operational activities of the organization. They include correspondence, student events and reports detailing the mission of Baker’s Dozen. The activities of the executive council, outreach programs, …

Callis, Myra, Msrc Staff

Manuscript Division Finding Aids

The papers of social worker, social science researcher, and Y.W.C.A. administrator, Myra Colson Callis, span the years 1830-1978 and measure approximately 23 linear feet. Biographical material is found in the series, Personal Papers, as well as within the collection's voluminous correspondence. Material relating to Ms. Callis's professional career is found within the Organizational Affiliations, Writings, and Correspondence series. Her research and writings examine issues such as women, work, and industry. Her work with the Y.W.C.A. is documented through correspondence, organizational affiliations, and photographs. Also of note in Organizational Affiliations is the transcript of her 1948 trial before the Federal Security …

Carrington, C. Glenn, Msrc Staff

Manuscript Division Finding Aids

Title: Papers, 1861-1977 Description: 36 linear ft.

Notes: Social worker and collector of black Americana relating to the arts and culture. Family and personal papers, correspondence, audiotapes, programs and brochures, news articles, photographs, photo albums, slides, and scrapbooks. Includes substantial material by and about W. E. B. Du Bois, Langston Hughes, Alain Locke, and James Mitchell. Also includes materials documenting the activities and achievements of Afro-Americans in art, dance, literature, music, and the stage, as well as information about African and Caribbean culture, various black organizations, and black history. Major correspondents include Amiri Baraka, Harold Jackman, and Carl Van Vechten. …

Egypt, Ophelia, Msrc Staff

Manuscript Division Finding Aids

The papers of Ophelia Settle Egypt (1903-1984), sociologist, social worker, educator and writer, reflect the varied vocations and interests of a multifaceted Black woman. The initial deposit of papers was made by Mrs. Egypt in 1977, the balance being deposited after her death in 1984. The collection totals approximately 11 linear feet and span a period from the early 1930s to the 1930s.

Fauset, Crystal Bird, Msrc Staff

Manuscript Division Finding Aids

Title: Collection, 1944-1959 Description: 3 linear ft.

Notes: Educator, social worker, civic leader, and state legislator. Includes scrapbooks documenting Fauset's association with the United Nations Council of Philadelphia, an autobiographical sketch, correspondence, and photographs. Gift, 1966.

Subjects: Educators; Fauset, Crystal Bird Gandhi, Indira Ghana; History India; Description and travel; Nehru, Jawaharlal Pakistan; Description and travel Pennsylvania; State legislators; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; United Nations Council of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA.;Civic and community affairs Philadelphia, PA.; Politics; Papers of persons active in Social work; Fauset, Crystal Bird State legislators' papers; Pennsylvania United Nations Council of Philadelphia (Pa.) United Nations Council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Location: …

Hilyer, Andrew Franklin, Msrc Staff

Manuscript Division Finding Aids

Title: Papers, 1893-1913 Description: 0.5 linear ft.

Notes: Lawyer and accountant, of Washington, DC; trustee of Howard University; Treasurer of the Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society, Washington, DC. Chiefly correspondence, programs, and announcements, relating to S. Coleridge Taylor Choral Society, and memorabilia about Samuel Coleridge-Taylor; together with drafts of articles and speeches by Hilyer on the social and economic status of blacks in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; and travel journal, autograph album, and photos, of Hilyer's second wife, Amanda Gray Hilyer, pharmacist and teacher.

Subjects: Accounting Afro-Americans (for all permanent residents of the United States of black African ancestry); …

Mays, Benjamin, Msrc Staff

Manuscript Division Finding Aids

The papers of Benjamin E. Mays (1895-1984) provide a glimpse into the life of the renowned educator, Baptist preacher, college president and civil rights advocate. The bulk of the papers range from the 1920s to the 1980s covering his extensive career in various roles at Howard University, Morehouse College and on the Atlanta Board of Education among many others. The papers consist of 217 cubic feet of material and include nine series; Personal and Family Papers, Correspondence, Organizational Affiliations, Speeches and Other Writings, Photos, Audio/Visual Materials, Academic Regalia, Certificates/Awards/Artifacts and Subject Files. The papers were donated in four installations by …

Works Progress Administration, Msrc Staff

Manuscript Division Finding Aids

Title: Collection, 1934-1951 Description: 8 linear ft.

Notes: Chiefly transcripts (typewritten). Records from the office of Alfred Edgar Smith, Jr. (b. 1903), administrative assistant and race relations officer, 1934-1943, relating chiefly to the status and participation of blacks in the WPA; and other correspondence and writings of Smith. Bulk of the collection consists of letters to WPA administrators including Smith and Harry L. Hopkins, and to President and Mrs. Roosevelt. Other material includes WPA press releases, annual and monthly reports, other statistical data, writings by Smith on blacks and relief, unemployment, and other topics, and letters to Smith while a …