RE: Assessment of PTSD Symptoms in Young Children

["INGRAM, BOBBY B." <INGRAMBB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You'll want to get in touch with

Dr. Bruce Perry, MD, PhD
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza
Houston  TX  77030
713-770-3750
713-770-3747 (fax)

He did a workshop for us called "INCUBATED IN TERROR:  Neurodevelopmental 
Factors in the 'Cycle of Violence'".  I found it quite fascinating!

Brian
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From: owner-CHILD-MALTREATMENT-RESEARCH-L
To: Child Maltreatment Researchers
Subject: Assessment of PTSD Symptoms in Young Children
Date: Thursday, February 19, 1998 3:18PM

We are seeking to assess the  PTSD symptoms of children ages 4 to 10 who
have experienced physical maltreatment and/or neglect.  This assessment is
part of a longitudinal research project investigating developmental
outcomes in this population.  In our previous research involving children
ages 8 and older who have experienced sexual abuse we have used self-report
measures.  However, for this population the measures we have used are not
appropriate.  I am seeking advice on how best to assess PTSD symptoms in
young children in the context of a research assessment (the children are
identified via CPS and may not be receiving therapeutic services).  Any
suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Lynn S. Taska, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Institute for the Study of Child Development
UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
97 Paterson St.
New Brunswick, NJ  08903
phone  (732) 235-7746
fax  (732) 235-6189