Table 1.
The number and percentage of children rated by staff on outcomes achieved.
| Child Difficulties | Never Had a Problem | Was a Problem—Getting Better since Start of Project | Still a Problem at End of Project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty in relating to other children and in making friends | 0 (0%) | 68 (81.0%) | 16 (19.0%) |
| Awareness of dangers, road safety | 8 (9.6%) | 58 (69.9%) | 17 (20.5%) |
| Difficulty with change | 10 (12.0%) | 56 (67.5%) | 17 (20.5%) |
| Joining in community activities | 12 (14.3%) | 59 (70.2%) | 13 (15.5%) |
| Anxious, agitated, nervous | 18 (22.8%) | 53 (64.6%) | 10 (12.7%) |
| Extreme fear and nervousness, lack of confidence, depressed | 33 (39.3%) | 45 (53.6%) | 6 (7.1%) |
| Anger, temper tantrums, meltdowns | 34 (40.5%) | 40 (47.65%) | 10 (11.9%) |
| Problem with following instructions | 36 (42.9%) | 38 (45.2%) | 10 (11.9%) |
| Personal care (toileting, dressing) | 50 (59.5%) | 23 (27.4%) | 11 (13.1%) |
| Difficulties in communication: speech and/or language | 51 (62.2%) | 21 (25.6%) | 10 (12.2%) |
| Issues with school, homework, etc. | 53 (63.1%) | 25 (29.8%) | 6 (7.1%) |
| Problem with bedtime, sleeping | 58 (69.0%) | 15 (17.9%) | 11 (13.1%) |
| Unusual interest in toys or objects | 66 (78.6%) | 10 (11.9%) | 8 (9.5%) |
| Problems with play, keeping self-occupied | 67 (79.8%) | 14 (16.7%) | 3 (3.6%) |
| Eating | 69 (82.1%) | 5 (6.0%) | 10 (11.9%) |
| Unusual response to something new | 69 (83.1%) | 13 (15.7%) | 1 (1.2%) |