A humorous satire on the proliferation of categories of exceptionalities, the article parodies current research by discussing the problem of disappearing exceptionalities in relation to imaginary interviews, research programs, and teacher reactions. (GW)

Research on the prevalence of handicaps among juvenile delinquents has been sporadic, and results inconsistent. Nevertheless, taken together the studies suggest that a high percentage of young offenders are indeed handicapped, and that the prevalence of certain disabilities may be much greater among this population than among the general…

The article presents results from a large sample of referred and learning disabled children and interprets them as being consistent with the contention that learning disability is a viable concept that can be meaningfully used. The author rejects the premature elimination of the concept in favor of more general constructs, such as low achievement.…

The article examines the definition of mathematically gifted, discusses current practices within the field of special education for this population, and calls for an identification procedure which includes qualitative information concerning students' higher-order reasoning skills. (Author/CL)

A review of the literature on self-destructive behavior reveals the existence of enough clinical data to identify a diagnostic entity, "The Deliberate Self-Harm Syndrome" (DSH). A diagnostic formulation of the DSH syndrome in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) format is presented. (Author/BL)

An individual's total experiences are thought to predispose him to select certain occupational possibilities and to exclude others. (CK)

The thought processes of an individual in relation to his left-or right - handedness are discussed. (CK)

Norms are critical to the development of a self concept, and Ostrander offers suggestions for work with adolescent groups using knowledge of norms as a starting place. (NL)

This study examines patterns of responses made by children on tests in each of the three categories of dyslexia, minimal brain damage, and emotional disorder. Results showed that the Wide Range Achievement Test in a mixed population, may be of value as an initial screening device when used in conjunction with appropriate neurological and…

Using information available regarding juvenile homicide, it is suggested that high-risk communities need to be identified and the particular problems in each community detailed so that agencies can pool their efforts in addressing the most serious problems. (Author)

Bowen High School in Chicago (Illinois) has a photo identification system that meets security requirements and also can be individualized for administrative purposes. (Author/MLF)

The article--Part 2 of a 3-part series on finding and identifying handicapped children--describes a model child-find process which attempts to integrate three methodologies (indirect, mediated, and direct) into an interacting whole. (See ED 121 288 for Part 1.) (DLS)

A rule is presented to identify the model in structural equation modeling. This rule includes the null B and recursive rules as extreme cases. Proof is given for the theorem. (SLD)

Examines a geographically dispersed organization, building on past identification research by examining four viable targets of identification simultaneously, compatibility and competition between these targets, and influences of several types of tenure. Analyzes research questions based on 153 surveys. Draws five general conclusions, including…

Reviews: "Handbook of Prescriptive Treatments for Children and Adolescents" (Ammerman and others), a textbook for use at the graduate level, which provides guidelines derived from the empirical practice research literature for the use of interventions with children and adolescents. (DR)