Sixty self-rated depressed, behavioral-problem, and normal third- through fifth-grade children closely matched for sex, age, and socioeconomic status were assessed for number, quality, and impact of stressful life events in the past year. Results indicated that dysphoria-reporting children experienced more life events and higher qualitative index…

Signs, symptoms, and definitions that distinguish occasional incontinence of urine or bowel from more serious problems are reviewed, and interventions that may help are discussed. The importance of medical involvement is stressed. A case study involving a school counselor is presented for each type of incontinence. (EMK)

The author describes the phenomena of increased disturbing behaviors shown by children (6 to 12 years old) and the cost of such behaviors in terms of dollars and human misery. It is suggested that certain diseconomies exist in the traditional approach to dealing with the phenomena and that perhaps innovation is indicated. (SBH)

The author comments on Ryan, Barham, and Fine ("The Functional Role of School Problems in a Child's Family"; v16 n4 1985), explaining the systemic relations between the child, family, and schools. On the next pages, Ryan et al. reply to Turgay's comments. (MT)

Cases are presented to illustrate the effects of these dysfunctional attitudes and therapeutic approaches toward them. Cognitive, behavioral, and dynamically oriented interventions are presented which have been effective when a child's difficulties result from his acting in accordance with the family's attitude toward learning. (Author)

Research suggests it is possible for a child's school-based problem to have some sort of functional role in the family system, but serious work is needed to understand how it happens. Three cases are described. (MT)

The second of two articles examining dysfunctional parental attitudes that contribute to school learning and behavior disorders presents case material illustrating the attitudinal problems and effects on children. The psychoeducational therapist is often included in family sessions as his/her experience with learning problems aids in the…

Examines the relationship of individual family members' perceptions and family mean and discrepancy scores of cohesion and adaptability with child psychopathology in a sample of 138 families. Results indicate that family mean scores, contrary to family discrepancy scores, explain more of the variance in parent-reported child psychopathology than…

This informal case study presents an example of a gifted child whose behavior and school adjustment problems prevented his teachers and parents from a full understanding of his intellectual capabilities. It illustrates the role of counseling in finding solutions to such problems. (Author)

To evaluate a parent training program for parents of children (4-12 years old) with behavior problems based on behavior modification principles, treatment termination outcome data were obtained for 22 families, and follow-up data were collected on 14 of these families 3 and 8 months after treatment. (Author)

Examines factors affecting parental stress and caregiving demands and the use of support services. Data obtained from parents of children (N=231) with mental retardation or chronic illness indicate that coping with significant behavior problems was more important than disability type in determining most forms of parental stress and mental health…

Preventive educational programs are potentially useful in reducing the effects of divorce on children and families. Parenting After Divorce is an ongoing study designed to evaluate preventive programs. Divorcing families with children aged 7-12 are identified from court records and contacted to participate. Families are randomly assigned to one of…

Drawing upon data collected during an investigation into the exclusion (suspension or expulsion) from school of primary age children due to behavioral problems, this paper provides an overview of findings from empirical research, but also considers the possibilities for prevention of primary school exclusion by using education service-based…

Open-ended interviews in which 20 family members discussed issues related to their child's problem behavior revealed three major themes: the difficult process of coming to terms with the child's disability, the importance of having support from caring people, and the pervasive impact the problem behavior exerts on family functioning. (Contains…

A comparison of 86 learning-disabled children, aged 7-11, and 86 age-matched controls found that subjects were able to generate fewer alternatives for solving social problems, showed less adaptive assertiveness and tolerance for frustration, exhibited more classroom behavior problems, displayed less personal and social competence, and had more…