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Development of an Infantile Psychosis film, 1963
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Development of an Infantile Psychosis film
- Dates
- 1963 (inclusive)19631963
- Quantity
- 1 film reel (15 minutes, 600 feet): color and black and white, sound; 16mm
- Collection Number
- PH1202
- Summary
- The film is a study of John, a three year-old child who displays symptoms of "infantile psychosis"
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
Access to the original film is restricted. A viewing copy is available for patron use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Gordon D. Jensen, M.D., co-creator of the film, was affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and the Regional Primate Research Center at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The film is a case study of John, a four year-old child who displays symptoms of what is termed an "infantile psychosis." Film footage of the child spans the first four years of his life, and narration is used to explain the ways in which John's behavior differs from others in his age group. Strategies used to address this "psychosis" are discussed and displayed, and a prognosis is given at the close of the film.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
The film was produced by the University of Washington at the Child Health Center and Clinic in Washington, and presented by the University of Washington School of Medicine. It was created by Gordon D. Jensen, M.D., with the assistance of Charlotte C. Pearson.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| viewcopy | item | ||
| VC450 | 1 |
Development
of an Infantile Psychosis The film begins with preschool children interacting with one
another on a playground, accompanied by narration that details the typical
behavior of a three year-old. A child named John -- also three -- is then shown
playing alone on the same playground, and he is described as having an
"infantile psychosis." The symptoms of this "psychosis" are detailed by the
narration as we see John continue to play in ways that differ from the other
children in his class. Home movie footage of John at 12-36 months is shown, and
further narration explains the early signs of the diagnosis. The film concludes
with observations of John at age four, and the narration explains that, despite
some progress in the development of behavioral skills, the prognosis for the
child remains "poor."
Original1 film reel (15 minutes, 600 feet) : color, black and white ;
16mm
|
1963 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Behavior disorders in children--Case studies
- Moving Image Collections (University of Washington)
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Form or Genre Terms
- Motion pictures
Other Creators
-
Personal Names
- Jensen, Gordon D., (filmmaker)
- Pearson, Charlotte C., (filmmaker)
