Describes creative ways for teachers to handle difficult classroom discipline situations, focusing on how to deal with defiant disruptives, noncombatant noncompliers, and incessant interrupters. The article discusses potentially difficult situations and explains how best to handle them in a positive manner. (SM)

Examined relationship between social behavior and self-concept among 41 fifth and sixth graders. Teachers rated students on School Social Behavior Scales (SSBS); students completed Self-Perception Profile for Children (SPPC). Found several significant positive relationships between Social Competence scores on SSBS and SPPC self-concept scores.…

Supplies information necessary to facilitate an educators' workshop on promoting self respect in children and youth who exhibit challenging behaviors. Claims that service learning, the integration of community service with academic skills, and structural-reflection activities help students develop self-respect. (MKA)

The independent and relative influences of social discourse and social skills on problem behaviors were examined in 50 children with language learning disabilities (LLD) and 50 control children. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that both impaired social discourse skills and poor social skills accounted for the negative effects of LLD on…

Differences were examined in parent ratings of social-emotional behavior among 64 preschool-aged children referred for child find screening and assessment and 64 preschool-aged typical children. The children who had been referred were found to have greater social skills deficits and problem behavior excesses than the comparison group. (Author/CR)

Presents clinical findings among 43 children with and 43 children without developmental disabilities referred for treatment of child sexual abuse. This preliminary research found similar clinical findings for both groups and these findings were consistent with the existing research literature. However, slightly more clinical problems were reported…

Examined the relationship between parenting alliance and child behavior problems with 53 mothers of two- to 15-year-olds at a pediatric outpatient clinic. Found a significant, moderately negative correlation between the Parenting Alliance Inventory (PAI) and the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI), even when controlling for Marital Adjustment…

Describes the case of Hartmann v. Loudoun County Board of Education, a case that was the first inclusion litigation that involved a student with autism who presented significant behavioral challenges. The court's decision upholding the student's placement in a special program is explored. (CR)

Argues that Tourette's Syndrome and tic disorders occur commonly among school-age children; that students affected with the condition often experience recognizable school, behavioral-emotional, and interpersonal difficulties; and that they may benefit if school psychologists identified the disorder and participated in the treatment. Suggests that…

Describes infant and toddler biting behavior as related to developmental differences in exploring the environment, learning cause-effect relationships, and using power to elicit a response. Discusses ways to deal with biting at each level, how to support parents dealing with the behavior at home, and the importance of taking biting related to…

Summarizes advances in functional behavioral assessment of students with behavior problems that focuses on team implementation. Discusses issues such as practical difficulties in manipulating consequences, the complexity added by the need to also conduct academic assessments, and collaboration between applied researchers and practitioners. (DB)

This study involving five individuals (ages 5 to 21) with mental retardation and behavior problems, found that momentary changes in establishing operations can influence responding during the course of a functional analysis, and that comparisons of response levels associated with the presence or absence of putative reinforces can provide…

Evaluated effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral parenting program for parents of children ages 1 to 5 years offered through community-based family resource centers. Found that participants showed significant decreases in use of verbal and corporal punishment, and increases in nurturing behaviors as measured by the Parent Behavior Checklist.…

A two-phase study was conducted with elementary and junior high school students to compare learning styles for students with conduct and emotional problems. Findings were examined in light of federal special-education eligibility criteria, specifically the exclusion of "socially maladjusted" students. Implications for the multidisciplinary…

Problem behaviors of 38 individuals with Cri-du-Chat syndrome, 55 individuals with Prader Willi syndrome, and 21 individuals with Smith-Magenis syndrome were investigated. All three disorders were Associated with greater ratings of problem behaviors (besides eating abnormalities and sleep abnormalities) than comparison groups. (Author/CR)