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    The Q-CHAT (Quantitative CHecklist for Autism in Toddlers): A Normally Distributed Quantitative Measure of Autistic Traits at 18–24 Months of Age: Preliminary Report

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    We report a major revision of the CHecklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT). This quantitative CHAT (Q-CHAT) contains 25 items, scored on a 5 point scale (0-4). The QCHAT was completed by parents of n = 779 unselected toddlers (mean age 21 months) and n = 160 toddlers and preschoolers (mean age 44 months) with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The ASC group (mean (SD) = 51.8 (14.3)) scored higher on the QCHAT than controls (26.7 (7.8)). Boys in the control group (27.5 (7.8)) scored higher than girls (25.8 (7.7)). The intraclass correlation for test-retest reliability was 0.82 (n=330). The distribution in the control group was close to normal. Full examination of the clinical validity of the Q-CHAT and test properties is underway

    Behavior Problems in Toddlers With and Without Developmental Delays: Comparison of Treatment Outcomes

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    The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of an in-home parent management program for toddlers with behavior problems and developmental delays by comparing outcomes for a group of toddlers with developmental delays (n = 27) and a group of toddlers without developmental delays (n = 27). The majority of children lived in single parent, low-income homes. Results suggest that the parent management program is equally effective for children with and without developmental delays. Parents from both groups reported clinically significant improvement in their children\u27s behavior and parenting practices. Clinical implications regarding the importance of these findings for improving outcomes for toddlers with behavior problems and developmental delays living in poverty were discussed

    The Correlation Between Providing Complementary Food and Breast-Feeding with the Growth and Development of Children Under the Age of Five Years Old (6-24 Months)

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    A toddler is a group on the stage of human development that is vulnerable to the risk affecting their health specifically about their growth and development. Providing the appropriate nutrition to toddlers during this risky age of 6 to 24 months is crucial in promoting a proper growth and development. The proper nourishment for toddlers at the age of 6 to 24 months includes breast-feeding and complimentary solid foods. The objective of this study was to determine the correlation between the specific characteristics of a family or a household and the provision of complementary feeding about the growth and development of children (6-24 months) in the village of Curug Cimanggis, Depok. This study used a descriptive correlational, cross-sectional approach using a sample that consisted of 102 children aged 6-24 months, which were collected using a proportional cluster sampling. Based on the Chi Square test, the researchers found no correlation between the provision of complementary feeding with a child’s growth and development. This is because breast-feeding as the source of nourishment is still the major factor that directly influences the growth and development of any toddler between the age of 6-24 months. However, by applying better financial management in conjunction with the ability to modify the practices of how families feed their toddlers, a family may raise and nurture their toddlers so they may grow according to the proper stages of development. The results of this study are expected to serve as an input in improving toddlers’ health care concerning their growth and development by promoting the importance of providing the appropriate complimentary food by the proper guidelines while continuing to breast feed toddlers between the age of 6 to 24 months

    Digital Entertainment to Support Toddlers' Language and Cognitive Development

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    This current research aimed at seeing how English nursery rhymes and kids' songs as learning media support toddlers who are not living in an English speaking country (Indonesia) but exposed to the English language media during their normal baby-sitting times to learning English. To observe how two Indonesian toddlers learned English language in their early critical period of language acquisition through co-watching activity, Early Development Instrument which focuses on language and cognitive development domain with reading awareness and reciting memory subdomain was applied to observe two subjects after 15 month treatments (from age 10-24 months). The results show that the media and the co-watching activity are able to support the toddlers' understanding of the English words spoken and their ability to produce the intelligent pronunciation of those words. The interesting fact reveals that English which is normatively learned merely as a foreign language to most Indonesian people is no longer something far-off to the toddlers who are exposed to it through English nursery rhymes and kids' songs online since they are at the very young age. They naturally tend to be bilingual since at the same time they learn their mother tongue

    The world makers : one centre's approach to technology education with infants and toddlers

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    Infants and toddlers are surrounded by technology. They observe and explore technological artefacts and the uses of them on a daily basis. Despite this, there is little research to guide teachers about what the technological interests, understandings and capabilities of infants and toddlers might be and how they might be supported and extended. Technology education is a relative/y new curriculum area and it has not yet been included in the literary discourse about infant and toddler educational programmes. This study aims to examine what the teachers at one childcare centre identify as the technology interests, understandings and capabilities of a small group of infants and toddlers. Video footage was taken of the infants and toddlers at work and play and segments were then shown to individual teachers during interviews. The children's assessment portfolios were examined and the teachers and families were invited to contribute further information. The sum total of this data was used to analyse and reflect on particular episodes of video footage. The technological interests, understandings and capabilities of both the children and the adults were seen to be integrally linked to the temporal, physical and interpersonal environments of the centre

    Comprehensive Services: Charting Progress for Babies in Child Care Research-Based Rationale

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    This rationale presents research on factors that put babies and toddlers at risk for unhealthy development and the benefits of comprehensive health, mental health, and family support services. It also examines how state policies can improve care for babies. As part of the Charting Progress for Babies in Child Care project, this rationale supports the Policy Framework's recommendation to: Link necessary services for vulnerable babies and toddlers to child care settings

    Treatment Outcomes for Toddlers with Behaviour Problems from Families in Poverty

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    Background. Relatively few treatment studies address mental health issues in very young children. This study examined the effectiveness of a treatment program for toddlers whose behavior problems were further complicated by living in poverty. Method. An empirically-validated treatment program was adapted for use in the homes of 102 toddlers for an average of 12 weekly sessions. Results. Significant improvements were found for the children’s behavior problems and their compliance to parent requests. Discussion. The inherent challenges in working with at-risk families and the challenges in delivering mental health services for very young children living in poverty are discussed

    Hubungan Persepsi Ibu dan Partisipasi Balita Ke Posyandu Dengan Kejadian Stunting Pada Balita Usia 36-59 Bulan Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Gilingan Surakarta

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    Stunting is linear growth delay. Among other affecting factors are mother perception and toddlers participation in integrated health service center. The mothers’ perception will affect their behavior to bring their toddlers in integrated health service center, so that toddlers nutritional status height-for-age (TB/U) will be observed. To assess correlations mothers’ perception and toddlers participation in integrated health service center with the incidence of stunting of toddlers at the age of 36-59 months at primary health center of Gilingan Surakarta. Quantitative research used cross-sectional design within 47 respondents who were selected through simple random sampling technique. Perception data were obtained through the interview, while toddlers participation is noted from integrated health service center data cadre and health care card (KMS). The analysis used both pearson product moment statistical test and rank spearman. The perception of most mother in integrated health service center is good (83%). Good participation of toddlers is 83%. Non-stunting toddlers is 76,6%. Mother of middle perception in integrated health service center in whose non-stunting toddlers is higher 87.5% compared to mother who has good perception which only 74,4%. Toddlers of good participation has higher non-stunting nutritional status (79.5%) compared to toddlers of unwell participation. There are no correlation mothers’ perception in integrated health service center and the incidence of stunting (p=0,644). There are no correlation toddlers participation in integrated health service center and the incidence of stunting (p=0,183). There are no correlation mother perception and toddlers participation in integrated health service center with the incidence of stunting of toddlers at the age of 36-59 months in primary health center of Gilingan Surakarta
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