Educable mentally retarded adolescent boys and girls and nonretarded age peers were contrasted on the Behavior Problems Checklist. Mentally retarded students showed more Coonduct Disorder (aggression and disruption) and Personality Problem (anxiety and withdrawal) kinds of maladjustment. Results are discussed in eight of prior findings and needed…

Examined parental ratings of preschoolers referred for psychological evaluation due to management problems (N=48) and preschoolers who had never been referred for psychological services (N=48). Results showed significant differences between the groups in ratings of six temperament variables. Parental ratings were correlated only for the…

This article describes 12 major components--grouped into philosophical, organizational, and operational categories--that should be included in planning and initiating an effective school discipline system. (Author/JW)

Major counseling techniques to be used with children identified with emotional handicaps are described in this article. Basic goals and methods of each approach, applicability for emotionally handicapped students, and training necessary for the practitioner are also discussed. (Author/DF)

Forty-eight teachers and 48 parents evaluated the effectiveness and acceptability of five behavioral procedures for reducing disruptive child behavior. Teachers rated all strategies more highly than parents. Reinforcement and isolation and contractual agreement were rated highest. Procedures were rated as more acceptable for 5-year-olds than for…

Several forms of hyperkinesis and their symptoms are discussed along with suggested treatment of the hyperkinetic syndrome. (SK)

This study investigated perceptions of conduct and personality indicators of elementary school age children as perceived characteristics of emotional disturbance. Teachers and school counselors did not distinguish between conduct and personality indicators, while the other professional groups demonstrated a significant preference for the…

Presented is a family's account of the testing and treatment of their behavior disordered son found to have a cerebral allergy. (SB)

Disruptive behaviors were examined in regard to time-of-the-day and day-of-the-week occurance with 67 adult male profoundly mentally retarded special school residents. (Author/IM)

The purpose of this report is to address and review school violence and the implications it has on educators and school systems in today's society. It will lead a discussion on the current state faced by North American educators and school systems and the possible solutions that could be implemented to reduce school violence. This report is…

Many children have all sorts of difficulties in their lives, which set up barriers to learning. This book demonstrates how teachers can help them face personal challenges. It contains: ideas for stress proofing children; guidance on teaching problem-solving skills; and explanations of cognitive behaviour therapy.

This investigation attempts to determine whether or not elementary school student's inappropriate classroom behavior can be altered through the use of a video self-modeling procedure (VSM). The frequency of inappropriate behavior was observed from videotapes and recorded for twenty six subjects, thirteen of whom were placed in a VSM group and…

This digest examines attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and symptoms of the disability. Pertinent adult problems include: (1) substance abuse, antisocial behaviors, and criminality, all of which can occur in adults with ADHD; (2) poor social skills or deficits in self-awareness are also frequent; (3) occurrence of ADHD with…

A significant minority of teens and preteens suffer from anxiety disorders, depression and other mood disorders, behavior problems, and drug and alcohol addiction. Others have low self-esteem, difficulty coping, and feelings of insecurity. Given the harmful consequences of such disorders, policymakers and practitioners should be alert to teens…