| Preliminary Program subject to change |
| Adolescent Health |
| Structure | School K-12 |
| Description | Adolescence has been described as the single most significant segment of the lifespan, characterized by profound physical changes in growth and development. This two part presentation will examine 1) the unique challenges of adolescent development, and 2) how out of control adolescents pose a significant health threat to their personal well being and to the health of their family, school, and community. This workshop will focus on a logical, sequential, and practical approach in resolving the problems presented by many troubled teenagers. |
| Presider: | Andrew Kanu, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA
|
From Loyal to Vulnerable: The Challenges and Rewards of Educating Adolescents about Health
Joanne Chopak, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, Linda Harrill-Rudisill, Southwest Middle School, Gastonia, NC and Donna L. Breitenstein, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC |
The Throw Away Generation: A Positive & Strategic Approach for Working with Difficult Adolescents
Sharon Deutschlander and Linda Klingaman, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA |
|