Crises of family disorganization
American Psychiatric Association. New York State Division.
Crises of family disorganization
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Programs to Soften Their Impact on Children. Papers Delivered to the New York State Fifth Biennial Divisional Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, November 18, 1967
by American Psychiatric Association. New York State Division.
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What happens when a family's world feels like it's falling apart? Imagine trying to keep everything together when things get really tough at home. Can anyone help bring hope back to the people who need it most?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the challenges faced by families dealing with mental illness and the impact on children. Written for middle-grade readers, it introduces themes of family social work and community mental health services in a sensitive manner. While it addresses complex topics, the content is appropriate for ages 9-12 with guidance to help children understand family dynamics and support systems.
Why we rated Crises of family disorganization 9ME
Crises of family disorganization is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 103 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Crises of family disorganization works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Crises of family disorganization as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Crises of family disorganization explores children of the mentally ill, family, community mental health services, and family social work — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about children of the mentally ill, family, community mental health services.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780877050193
- Pages
- 103
- Publisher
- Behavioral Publications
- Published
- 1971
- Type
- Fiction