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Teachers critical in helping abused kids succeed

With their teachers’ help, children who have been abused can return to school and excel academically, according to a new study, HealthDay reports. Researchers from the University of Missouri found that among children with a history of abuse, the most successful kids were those who focused on everyday management skills, such as self-control.

“The first step, of course, is for teachers to watch for signs and stop the abuse to the child,” said Stephen Whitney, associate professor in the department of educational, school and counseling psychology in the university’s College of Education, in a university news release. “My colleagues and I worked with Child Protective Services to examine test scores to determine what factors indicate future achievement, and of those factors, what ones actually translate to the classroom. Teachers and counselors can help the student succeed by focusing on daily living skills.”

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