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Download full textMoore, Bill; And Others – Teaching Research, 1981
The Oregon Parent Training Network involves a care training clinic and 21 replication sites serving 510 parents of handicapped and behavior problem children through behaviorally based individualized intervention programs. Parent trainers receive inservice training and followup consultation. Program evaluation results (type of programing, ages…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Pawl, Jeree, Ed. – Zero to Three, 1991
This theme newsletter issue presents seven articles describing toddler behavior and development, services for toddlers, and toddlers with special needs. The first article, "Toddlers: Themes and Variations" (Lois Barclay Murphy and Colleen Small) focuses on variations in toddler development, noting emerging skills, language, and the caregiver role.…
Descriptors: Aggression, Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development, Behavior Problems
Murphy, Linda; Della Corte, Suzanne – Special Parent/Special Child, 1989
The newsletter issue offers parents suggestions for managing the special child's behavior during infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. For each stage, typical behavior is described and suggestions are phrased as "do's and don'ts." Guidance for dealing with problems includes having a professional evaluation of…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Child Development
Sinclair, Mary F.; And Others – Policy Research Brief, 1996
This policy brief discusses the impact on students with disabilities of educational reforms that emphasize higher academic standards for all students and zero tolerance policies to make schools safe learning environments for all students. The public's demand for higher standards and safe environments is also explored. The development of academic…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, At Risk Persons, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems
News Digest, 1986
Two newsletters focus on alternatives for community living and approaches to teaching social skills to children and youth with disabilities. The first issue provides information on some family support services and community-based living arrangements that are currently available for children with severe and profound handicaps or chronic illnesses.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Communication Skills, Community Programs
Sorensen, Gail – Legal Memorandum, 1995
Practical guidelines are presented for implementing a discipline policy at the local level for students with disabilities, with suggestions for distinguishing policies affecting students in general and students with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on emerging issues and practical consequences. Relevant federal and state court decisions are cited,…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation, Disabilities
Policy Research Brief, 1999
This reports presents results from a review of 38 published studies that measured behavioral outcomes associated with the movement of people with mental retardation from public institutions to community residential settings. Results demonstrate strongly and consistently that people who move from institutions to community settings have experiences…
Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Problems
Winton, Pam, Ed.; Buysse, Virginia, Ed. – Early Developments, 2002., 2002
This document consists of the three 2002 issues of a journal reporting new research in early child development conducted by the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center (FPG) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Articles in the Winter 2002 issue highlight some current work at FPG on factors that enhance or inhibit social and…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Attachment Behavior, Behavior Problems, Child Care
Smith, Steven W. – Florida Educational Research Council Research Bulletin, 1992
This report investigates the effectiveness of a metacognitive strategy in reducing anger behavior and/or aggressive acts in elementary and secondary-aged students placed in special education classes. Three separate studies were conducted with three elementary, three middle, and three high school students who were placed in special education…
Descriptors: Aggression, Anger, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Problems
Here's How, 1983
One of a series of practitioner-oriented newsletters, the document provides elementary school principals with information about school discipline and Public Law 94-142 (The Education for All Handicapped Children Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973). Focusing on the impact of this law on general education classroom teachers and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Behavior Problems, Behavior Standards, Classroom Environment
Murphy, Linda; Della Corte, Suzanne – Special Parent/Special Child, 1988
The newsletter issue for parents of handicapped children looks at ways to help the handicapped child improve his self-esteem. Sections discuss symptoms of low self-esteem, patterns of behavior (such as withdrawal, acting out, avoidance, overcompensation, perseveration, and social immaturity); and ways to improve self-esteem including encouraging…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Rearing, Disabilities, Parent Child Relationship
Families and Disability Newsletter, 1997
This theme issue presents a variety of articles and resources on the application of positive behavioral support (PBS) with children who exhibit behavior problems in home or school settings. The first article discusses the importance of understanding a challenging behavior's purpose, implementing behavior change strategies, and monitoring…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Child Rearing
Bergert, Susan, Ed. – LCCE Insider, 1999
These three newsletter issues are designed for users of the Council for Exceptional Children's Life Centered Career Education (LCCE) curriculum. The newsletter's goal is to inform practitioners of curriculum implementation ideas and transition issues and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Featured articles discuss meeting transition…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Career Education
Murphy, Linda, Ed.; DellaCorte, Suzanne, Ed. – Special Parent/Special Child, 1986
The six 1986 issues of this newsletter for parents of handicapped children contain lead articles with the following titles: "Understanding Psychological Tests" (includes intelligence tests, achievement tests, personality tests and parental do's and don'ts); "Sex Education for the Special Person" (e.g., purpose of sex education, parental do's and…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Child Rearing, Disabilities, Learning Activities
Murphy, James, Ed.; Hobbs, Barbara – News Digest, 1987
This edition of the newsletter of the National Information Center for Handicapped Children and Youth introduces methods used to change children's behavior and help them acquire the skills needed to work with others, have friendships, achieve independence, and enjoy normal social relationships. Brief articles have the following titles: "Social…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Communication Skills, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
