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DeRosier, M. E. (2002). Peers with problems. School Counselor.
Third grade through fifth grade can be a pivotal time for children. Peer relations become increasingly important as children begin to pull away from their parent’s influence. Peer problems, such as bullying, teasing and social isolation, at this crucial time can have a particularly long-lasting impact, often leading to negative self-images and even more problems with peers.
Dr. Childress obtained her PhD in psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to coming to 3C Institute, she served as a research associate and a postdoctoral fellow in the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill working on a longitudinal imaging study aimed at identifying the early markers of autism through behavioral and imaging methodologies. She has 19 years of autism research experience, during which she has examined the behavioral, personality, and cognitive characteristics of individuals with autism and their family members. Dr. Childress also has experience developing behavioral and parent report measurement tools, coordinating multi-site research studies, and collecting data from children and families. She has taught courses and seminars in general child development, autism, and cognitive development at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
