Date Approved
4-30-2001
Embargo Period
6-2-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in School Psychology
Department
Educational Services and Leadership
College
College of Education
Advisor
Klanderman, John
Subject(s)
Developmentally disabled children; Gastrointestinal system--Diseases
Disciplines
Educational Psychology
Abstract
The objective of this study was to gather information on the prevalence of the occurrence of gastrointestinal problems in a selected group of young children with pervasive developmental disorder. The purpose of this study was to learn more about the eating, sleeping, and toileting habits of the selected group of children with PDD; and identify how these habits may or may not relate to the behavior exhibited by the children.
The sample for the study consisted of 50 children with pervasive developmental disorder, ages 2.5 to 12 years of age. All of the children had a post-diagnosis of PDD for at least six months. The participants were recruited from two organizations located in New Jersey. The researcher developed a 47-item questionnaire specifically for the study.
The design of the study was conducted to establish the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms, as reported by caregivers, in 50 children with PDD. It was hypothesized that a positive relationship would exist between parental report of the occurrence of gastrointestinal problems and the eating, sleeping, and toileting behaviors of their child.
Recommended Citation
Gelsinger, Jennifer, "Study on the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms in young children with pervasive developmental disorder" (2001). Theses and Dissertations. 1567.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1567
