This article reviews a study by Lee, Fishman, and Shimmel which examined drinking patterns of juniors and seniors in high school. The article then goes on to make suggestions about alcohol education programs and the counselor's role in those programs. (Author/EJT)

The relationship among self-perception, personality, and behavior variables in 61 emotionally disturbed children (6-13 years old) was investigated using both univariate and multivariate data processing techniques. (Author/BD)

A Behavior rating scale, usable for parents and teachers, was devised to measure overt behavioral characteristics of children with learning disabilities. (SBH)

In a naturally integrated public elementary school, significantly more Black children were referred to the office than White children, but no differences between races were observed for exceptional education referrals. A higher proportion of males than females were referred to the principal's office for disciplinary reasons. (Author/GDC)

The study involving 98 students (in grades 1-3) examined the statistical commonalities among three teacher checklists of student behaviors and one form of a self-reported personality questionnaire. (SBH)

Traditional roles of the school psychologist have not included the use of the family system for the intervention of school-related behavior problems. Because the child's symptom serves as a vital part of the family equilibrium, assessment and intervention must be considered within this context. (Author)

The present study developed a timeout procedure that did not require removal of the misbehaver from the learning environment and applied the procedure to the disruptive behaviors of five severely retarded children (8 to 18 years old). (Author/SBH)

The teacher survey, a measure of teacher reactions to a variety of pupil, parent, and class-management problems was developed and tested on 218 primary grade teachers. (Author)

Hyperactive children in a high-stimulation environment were significantly less active and performed an academically related task no worse than when placed in a low-stimulation environment. Understimulation rather than overstimulation apparently precipitates hyperactive behavior. (Author)

A 9-year-old impulsive boy was treated with a combination of verbal self-instructions and response cost. The program was sequentially applied to inappropriate "switches" in each of three target behaviors (topics, games, rules) according to a multiple baseline design. Positive change in all of the target behaviors was evident at posttreatment.…

The relationship between type of educational institution and the prescription of medication to elementary-aged children with behavioral problems, was examined with questionnaire data obtained from school psychologists, administrators, and mental health professionals. The conclusion discusses how urban systems vary from rural ones in their approach…

This paper presents a case for the need to individualize discipline as well as instruction. The selected review of the literature indicates that published information on classroom management currently does not provide such an individualized approach. A child-type by intervention technique interaction strategy is suggested with specific examples…

The Downing Program for Parent Training in Family Relationship and Management Skills was introduced to the parents of students attending an alternative education school at the secondary level. Students with parents completing the Downing Program were significantly or markedly different from students whose parents did not participate. (Author)

Describes a low-cost, short-term, day treatment program for emotionally disturbed children, aimed at successfully returning participants to public school classes. The program services 21 children, aged 8-12, in a highly structured therapeutic environment, with individual and group psychotherapy and parent involvement in treatment. (BF)

The residential treatment program described here emphasizes the involvement of parents in their children's treatment. Positive findings from a follow-up study suggest that parental involvement is directly related to children's treatment gains. (Author)