by Maria A. Geraci | Feb 1, 2021 | childhood
Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder (DSM-5) and is manifested by the inability of children to talk in one or more major social situations, despite an ability to understand and speak. Excessive shyness, social isolation, school refusal and non-compliance may be...
by Maria A. Geraci | Jan 24, 2021 | childhood
Encopresis refers to fecal incontinence that occurs at least once a month in children 4 years of age and older. Encopresis is non-organically based and therefore organic conditions resulting in fecal incontinence must be ruled out before making diagnosis of...
by Maria A. Geraci | Dec 21, 2020 | childhood, Play Therapy, school
This article presents the dissertation “Effects of a cognitive behavioral play intervention on children’s hope and school adaptation” by Beth L. Pearson (August, 2008), which is proposed as the first study and empirical support of the effectiveness...