Homelessness and Cognitive Performance in Children: A Possible Link

Homelessness and Cognitive Performance in Children: A Possible Link

The developmental impact of homelessness on children was assessed by using a screening battery to measure cognitive and language delays as well as emotional status. The results of testing 88 children in a family shelter program indicate a possible significant impact of homelessness on both the cogni...

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Published in:Social work (New York) Vol. 35; no. 6; pp. 516 - 519
Main Authors: Whitman, Barbara Y., Accardo, Pasquale, Boyert, Mary, Kendagor, Rita
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Oxford University Press 01-11-1990
National Association of Social Workers
Subjects:
Child
Child Development
Child Welfare
Child, Preschool
Children
Children & youth
Cognition
Cognitive Development
Developmental Disabilities - etiology
Emergency shelters
Emotionally Disturbed
Female
Homeless children
Homeless people
Homeless Persons - psychology
Homelessness
Humans
Language
Language Acquisition
Language development disorders
Learning
Male
Missouri
Parents
Pathology
Psychological aspects
Psychological Development
School age children
Shelters
Social research
Social work
Street children
Womens studies
Missouri
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Summary:The developmental impact of homelessness on children was assessed by using a screening battery to measure cognitive and language delays as well as emotional status. The results of testing 88 children in a family shelter program indicate a possible significant impact of homelessness on both the cognitive and language development of these chil-dren, with language more severely affected. Emotional pathology, however, was not detected with the screening instruments used. Most service providers who deal with homeless children fail to recognize their special programming needs. It is important for the social worker to advocate with the educational system for these children's special needs.
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ISSN:0037-8046
1545-6846
DOI:10.1093/sw/35.6.516