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A Case for Early Screening: Prenatal Alcohol Risk Exposure Predicts Risk for Early Childhood Communication Delays
Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that screening for PAR in expectant mothers may identify a group of young children at increased risk for communication delays. This research carries clinical implications and provides support for PAR screening in informing early childhood developmental screening efforts. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - September 1, 2020 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Parental Expectations Are Associated with Children's Sleep Duration and Sleep Hygiene Habits
Conclusion: Parental sleep expectations were directly linked to children's sleep duration. Pediatricians and primary care providers can mobilize knowledge to optimally convey accurate information about developmental sleep needs and recommended hours to parents to promote longer sleep. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - September 1, 2020 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Perspectives on Sleep from Multiethnic Community Parents, Pediatric Providers, and Childcare Providers
Conclusion: Sleep is a topic of interest and importance for young families. There are unique family challenges to be considered in any sleep health promotion program tailored to the needs of the community. The voices of parents and community providers are valuable assets informing the development of novel family-friendly approaches for decreasing sleep disparities and improving the health of young children and families. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - September 1, 2020 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Reliability of the Quality of Life Inventory-Disability Measure in Children with Intellectual Disability
Conclusion: Satisfactory test-retest reliability was shown. Preliminary evidence indicates that QI-Disability is responsive to changes in child health, but not to differing levels of parental stress. (Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - September 1, 2020 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Exposure to Parental Depressive Symptoms: A Longitudinal Analysis on the Association with Adolescents' Depressive Symptoms and Adjustment Problems
ABSTRACT: Objective: Parental depressive symptoms have been associated with depressive symptoms and adjustment problems in adolescents. However, longitudinal studies assessing both mothers' and fathers' depressive symptoms over time and their association with adolescents' outcomes are sparse. Methods: Data were obtained from the Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development. A total of 1364 children and families were followed from the child's birth until the age of 15 years. Adolescents' depressive symptoms were evaluated via self-reported questionnaire at ages 11 to 15 years. Adjustment problems at 15 years of ag...
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - September 1, 2020 Category: Child Development Tags: Original Article Source Type: research