Reports on a follow-up mail survey of the continuing use of behavior modification procedures learned by 30 families who had participated in a training program for parents of autistic preschool children four to seven years previously. More than half no longer used formal behavior modification procedures. (PS)

Teachers at 21 schools were asked to complete questionnaires describing 12 parenting concerns and the frequency of each concern. Findings show that the most frequently discussed concern is stimulating intellectual development. Parents of sixth graders are most likely to seek help with social and emotional development questions. (CH)

This study investigated 24 adolescents' and 10 preadolescents' awareness of the beliefs that parents hold regarding them. Patterns of agreement between parents and between parents and children concerning the children's likely behavior in a variety of situations (as measured by the Family Belief Interview Schedule) were examined. (Author/BN)

Conscience strength in adolescence was correlated with the development of moral judgment among adolescents and was a predictor of subsequent development during adulthood. A similar pattern of results was obtained for measures of paternal identification and involvement, but not for the corresponding maternal variables. (RH)

The author reviews the argument that teachers, parents, and children are all interrelated and function within a complex ecology. He summarizes existing models for facilitating teacher-parent interaction and analyzes inappropriate assumptions concerning this interaction. Implications and recommendations for improving the school-community…

A physical education curriculum development process in Lincoln, Nebraska, involving community, parents, students, teachers, and administrators is described. (MT)

Describes intervention and treatment services available to youth and adolescents with chemical abuse problems. Discusses necessary components of a comprehensive approach. Reviews research on treatment outcomes within the various types of programs along with research on the treatment models employed. (Author/LHW)

Maternal perceptions of their infants' health and developmental problems were explored in interviews with six mothers of disabled infants ages 3-24 months. Among four prominent themes identified were that mothers desired to be treated as credible sources of information and to be involved in the diagnostic and treatment process. (Author/JW)

Considers effectiveness of parental positive reinforcement with deviant children by reviewing the following: (1) non-intervention studies, (2) intervention studies, and (3) consumer (parental) satisfaction studies. Results indicate that parents view positive reinforcement as effective and useful although positive reinforcement is not sufficient to…

Responses of 1,228 elementary school principals and 1,082 kindergarten teachers to a nationwide study of kindergarten programs and practices are summarized in text and tables. Data include half-day vs. full-day schedules, class size, program descriptions, learning goals, activities to involve parents, and major problems. (MLF)

A year after their firstborn child was delivered, 100 fathers were asked about their attitudes toward and their actual participation in infant care. Results concerned several dimensions of paternal involvement and suggested that fathers' intention to participate in delivery is more important than their actual presence. (Author/RH)

Discusses one teacher's method for encouraging young children's literacy developemnt. Offers practical suggestions for involving parents in stimulating their child's early reading and writing skills. (DT)

Project Options provided nonpublic school special education students with a career awareness program featuring parent involvement and a handbook on life-centered career skills and activities at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. (CL)

Parents can help young children learn to read or become better readers. Activities designed to be done at home each evening are suggested to teach and reinforce beginning reading skills. (MT)

A parent advisory committee at Oneida Senior High School (New York) meets to discuss school programs and activities. The result is a solid support group to address problems that arise. (MLF)