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Supporting Sensory Development: The Efficacy Of Sensory Integrative Approaches To School-Based Occupational Therapy, Rebecca Heilbrun Dec 2015

Supporting Sensory Development: The Efficacy Of Sensory Integrative Approaches To School-Based Occupational Therapy, Rebecca Heilbrun

Psychology and Child Development

No abstract provided.


Effects Of Breastfeeding And Breastfeeding In Public, Morgan Doshier Mar 2015

Effects Of Breastfeeding And Breastfeeding In Public, Morgan Doshier

Psychology and Child Development

No abstract provided.


Child Life Specialists’ Facilitation Of Family-Centered Care: The Importance Of Sibling Support, Carissa L. Lane Jun 2014

Child Life Specialists’ Facilitation Of Family-Centered Care: The Importance Of Sibling Support, Carissa L. Lane

Psychology and Child Development

Certified Child Life Specialists’ understanding of family-centered care, and their beliefs and practices involving siblings of chronically/critically ill children were examined using an online survey. Participants were Certified Child Life Specialists recruited form the Child Life Council Forum. Relationships between utilization of certain words and support programs offered to siblings, were examined. Findings revealed a relationship in one area of coded language and support program for siblings, but not the other. Findings also revealed that all CCLS believe in the inclusion of siblings during the treatment process, however they are offered less support services than parents. Diverse results regarding multiple …


The Parents' Role In Childhood Obesity, Heather M. Wintrup Dec 2010

The Parents' Role In Childhood Obesity, Heather M. Wintrup

Psychology and Child Development

This paper is an examination of the current childhood obesity crisis in the U.S. and how this epidemic is related to psychological issues. Specifically, the role of parental forces on children’s health attitudes and habits is addressed. The following chapters will define and explain the current situation of childhood obesity, investigate the role parents have in contributing to their children’s weight development, and cover methods of intervention for families dealing with this serious health issue.


Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Mary (Katie) Busmire Jun 2010

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Mary (Katie) Busmire

Psychology and Child Development

This is a senior project about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the term given to a child who has been affected by exposure to prenatal alcohol. Drinking during pregnancy can lead to several physical, neurological and behavioral effects. However, there are several interventions that can help minimize the effects of prenatal alcohol. Focusing on family interventions and therapies will best benefit the lives of children with FASD and their families.


Childhood Obesity: Prevention & Intervention, Carrie Beth Lossing Jun 2010

Childhood Obesity: Prevention & Intervention, Carrie Beth Lossing

Psychology and Child Development

Childhood obesity rates have skyrocketed in the recent years. These trends are alarming since childhood obesity has been linked to numerous health conditions, socioemotional consequences, and academic consequences. This project examines the factors that have been associated with childhood obesity and the consequences of being obese or overweight for children. This project also presents lifestyle changes that parents can make to reduce the likelihood of their children becoming overweight or obese.


Improving Sexual Health, P.U.L.S.E., And E.R.O.S. At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Megan (Meg) Rust May 2010

Improving Sexual Health, P.U.L.S.E., And E.R.O.S. At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Megan (Meg) Rust

Psychology and Child Development

This project is designed to update and refine EROS educators’ knowledge of sexual health and to gain insight into Cal Poly students’ general knowledge of sexual health. Educators are given extensive training during the entire quarter before they begin their positions, but information is constantly changing. This project intends to initiate up to date informational tools that can be revised as new psychological or medical discoveries are made in the realm of sexuality and sexual health.


Documenting The Experience: Creating A Non-Fiction Film As A Resource For Siblings And Parents Of Autistic Children, Carlton W. Gillespie Mar 2010

Documenting The Experience: Creating A Non-Fiction Film As A Resource For Siblings And Parents Of Autistic Children, Carlton W. Gillespie

Psychology and Child Development

No abstract provided.