A discussion of the various approaches to social services for runaway youths. (BRT)

Describes and evaluates the long-term mortality experience of the 515 persons who had attempted suicide from the Golden Gate Bridge, but were restrained. In addition, the author discusses a comparison group of 184 persons who made nonbridge suicide attempts. This study covers the time period from the opening of the bridge through the year 1971.…

The relationship between a newborn score of minor physical anomalies and behavior at ages one and two was examined in 63 high anomaly and 78 low anomaly infants. (Author/SBH)

Briefly reviews the relationship between age related or minor, hard to detect neurological signs that occur more frequently in groups of children with behavior or learning problems than in groups of normal children and later psychiatric disorders. (JMB)

Lack of hope for future change is hypothesized as a distinguishing factor between suicidally depressed young adolescents and other young people who are also objectless, the developmentally dispossessed. (Author)

Presents illustrations of learning difficulties typical of placed children. The first section outlines Kohut's theory of narcissism and its implications for an understanding of placed children, with special reference to conflicts in school. The second focuses on characteristics of impulse-ridden children, and the third discusses some common…

Reports results of a study of a non-clinical sample of children (N=112) from families (N=86) after divorce filing using criteria to assess clinically significant levels of problems in children aged 7-12. Results suggest children may adapt better to divorce than some studies suggest. Children with behavior problems were less likely to have regular…

The paper discusses the effects of excesses and/or deficiencies in certain dietary components on the functioning of the central nervous system and the behavior of children with learning disabilities and antisocial behaviors. Nutritional modes of managing and treating such behaviors are suggested. (Author/DB)

Preventive discipline in early childhood programs is discussed in terms of the importance of establishing class routines and rules, making smooth transitions, helping children learn to work in groups and to work independently, and understanding the definition of a good disciplinarian. (DB)

The study reports the effects of a reinforcement program on social behaviors of three preschool children who displayed inappropriate behaviors during peer interactions. The program was effective in increasing cooperative play by at least 50 percent over baseline, and the behavior changes were maintained when tokens were withdrawn. (Author/CL)

The nature of behavioral deficiencies in children with Attention Deficit Disorders are briefly described. The use of group parent training is recommended as the most cost-effective method for helping parents. Steps involved in implementing such a program and a case example are provided. (Author/DB)

The article discusses the rationale and advantages of school-based parent training in child behavior management. The research literature on behavioral parent training is reviewed. Information on packaged behavioral parent training programs, as well as other resources for practitioners and parents, is provided. (Author/DB)

The study evaluated methods for empirically identifying environmental determinants of aggressive and disruptive behavior in three developmentally delayed children. Sessions were designed to simulate contingencies maintaining aggression and disruption in the subjects' natural environments. Results showed variability between and within subjects. A…

Examined effects of marital disruption on children's behavior. Disruption was associated with a higher incidence of several behavior problems, negative effects being greatest with multiple marital transitions. The negative effects are lower if the child lives with the same-sex parent following divorce or maintains a good relationship with one or…

Teachers completed rating scales on learning disabled male and female students 6-18 years old. While replicating findings from previous studies, the results revealed some important differences, that is, problems found to be characteristic of learning disabled students differed according to sex and age level. (Author/CL)