@article{ref1,
title="Children of battered women: developmental and learning profiles",
journal="Clinical pediatrics",
year="1991",
author="Wildin, Susan R. and Williamson, W. Daniel and Wilson, Geraldine S.",
volume="30",
number="5",
pages="299-304",
abstract="Children in battered women's shelters have been shown to have more behavior problems than their peers but limited information is available about their development. A pilot survey was undertaken to determine the prevalence of developmental or academic problems in children of residents of a battered women's shelter. Demographic data, medical and school histories and responses to standardized developmental or behavioral surveys were obtained from 39 mothers of 76 children. Two-thirds of the children were victims of abuse. On the Minnesota Child Development Inventory, the mean General Developmental Quotient (DQ) of 28 preschool children was 98; however, 39% had developmental delays by test criteria. Of 46 school-aged children, 21 (46%) had evidence of academic problems, including grade repetition, failing grades and need for special educational services. On the Louisville Behavior Checklist, 75% of 48 children had behavior problems. Children in a battered women's shelter are likely to experience academic and behavioral problems; however, further study is needed to elucidate etiological factors.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0009-9228",
doi="10.1177/000992289103000507",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000992289103000507"
}