The paper reviews recent research on the effectiveness of behavioral self-control procedures with children and adolescents with behavior problems. A range of procedural variations is discussed, and empirical evidence on the use of self-control procedures in educational setting is evaluated. (Author/PHR)

Behavior abnormalities in the neurologically disabled child are due to cerebral dysfunction and not necessarily to mismanagement on the part of the parents. (JD)

A multifaceted outcome design was used to investigate the results of brief, system-oriented family therapy. Describes the methods used and provides an overview of clients' status on a variety of outcome measures. Results indicate that the majority of families did well on most of the measures considered. (Author)

Academic and behavior management techniques for school and home use with behavior disordered children are described. Among school management techniques identified is the Personal Intervention Paper, a chart on which the student tracks his/her problem behavior and receives a reward for reduction of occurrence. Home management techniques included…

Research is reviewed on the relationship of allergies including sensitivity to artificial food coloring to learning and behavior disabilities. (CL)

Self Achievement and Growth through Education (SAGE) is a brief intervention program for behaviorally disturbed adolescents designed to develop coping skills so they may return to regular classes as soon as possible. (MB)

Describes a semester-length course in the management of the behaviorally disordered, based on the use of simulation and roleplaying. Includes evaluation and results. (Author/LS)

Symptoms of hyperactivity and possible relationships of condition to various hereditary and physical factors are examined. Various methods of dealing with the problem are presented, and the need to provide hyperactive children with appropriate outlets of activity is emphasized. (RW)

Undergraduate females (N=80) attempted to resolve personal anger conflicts by participating in short counseling-analogue sessions. Each subject used one of four procedures: role play, discharge, intellectual analysis, or control. On the whole, role play was the most effective procedure for reducing anger, hostile attitudes, and behavioral…

Changes with aging and stability of dimensions of behavioral disturbance were determined for 732 children and adolescents who constituted the sample reassessed after 5 years of an original cross-sectional sample of Manhattan youth 6 to 18 years old. (Author/SBH)

Available from: Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Child Study Center, 1100 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73117.

Available from: Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Child Study Center, 1100 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73117.

Targeted to special education teachers, this article discusses why students fight and presents strategies for preventing fights among students, including: implementing rules, rewards, and consequences; providing effective instruction; providing a safe and attractive classroom environment; and heeding early warning signs. Strategies for managing…