Among the findings was that the heterogeneous groups showed more change on the FIRO scale. Also, on rating scales measuring positive feeling towards group, the initial superiority of homogeneous groups was reduced by the end of the T group and that heterogeneous groups manifested more significant increases. (Author/CG)

This article is primarily a review of the literature on elective mutism (the disorder manifest in a child who speaks only to a few select intimates, usually parents and siblings). The discussion that follows structures the role of the therapist and various effective therapeutic techniques. (Author/AJ)

Precision teaching techniques were applied in planning and carrying out projects to alter three behaviors of a 7-year-old boy with learning and behavior problems. (KW)

The paradigm was utilized to train professionals in the skills of attending behavior, expression of feeling, and reflection of feeling. Results showed that all trainees evidence significant learning of all three behavioral skills in a short period of time. Significant pre to post treatment differences occurred on all criterion measures. (Author)

This article reviews three aspects of program planning in terms of the value issues involved. These include manipulation of both antecedent and consequent events to the behavior, inclusion of the child in program planning, and teacher resistance to the program. Presented at American Psychological Association, San Francisco, 1968. (Author)

Twenty-two distinct behavior modification techniques are described for use with all types of children. (RD)