9580: Risk Factors for Academic and Behavioral Problems at the Beginning of School

About the Course:

Educational, medical, child protection, and behavioral health institutions play multiple roles in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of at-risk children and their families. A primary goal is to intervene with children whose identified risk factors predispose them to disrupted learning. This article explores these issues.

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Author

NIMH Publication - Lynne C. Huffman, M.D., Sarah L. Mehlinger, B.S., & Amy S. Kerivan, B.A.

About the Authors:

Lynne C. Huffman, M.D. is at Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and the Children’s Health Council.

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about the risk factors affecting children’s success in school. It is appropriate for intermediate to advanced levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. To understand results of research on risks factors affecting children’s success in school

2. To understand different types of risks factors affecting the success of children in school