Obgyn Key

Sleep Problems Judith A. Owens I. Description of the problem. A. Sleep problems constitute one of the most frequent parental complaints in pediatric practice. Childhood sleeplessness, insufficient or disturbed sleep,…

Shyness Jonathan M. Cheek I. Description of the problem. Shyness is the tendency to feel tense, worried, or awkward during social interactions, especially with unfamiliar people. This definition reflects three…

Sexual Abuse Deborah Madansky Christine E. Barron Carole Jenny I. Description of the problem. Sexual abuse is defined as the engagement of a child in sexual contact or activities that…

Sex and the Adolescent Linda Grant I. Description of the problem. The expression of human sexuality is the result of a complex interplay of biologic, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors—each…

Sensory Processing Disorder Marie E. Anzalone I. Description of the problem. Sensory processing refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns these messages into…

Self-Esteem and Resilience Robert B. Brooks I. Description of the problem. Self-esteem plays a significant role in virtually every sphere of a child’s development and functioning. Performance in school, the…

Selective Mutism Naomi Steiner I. Description of the problem. Selective mutism is an anxiety-related condition and can be seen as the symptomatic expression of social anxiety in an extremely shy…

School Readiness Margot Kaplan-Sanoff I. Description of the problem. School readiness is the term used to describe those characteristics, which are considered prerequisites for a child to be ready to…

School Failure Paul H. Dworkin I. Description of the problem. More than 10% of schoolchildren in the United States are receiving special education and other services because of difficulties with…