This article briefly discusses the use of amphetamines in the treatment of hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction. (JMF)

A descriptive study was conducted on male, mentally retarded offenders referred to a state hospital for a psychological evaluation. Results suggest that such individuals represent a specialized group of offenders primarily distinguished by their mild retardation and crimes against persons. (Author)

Presents and evaluates a comprehensive client management system for suicide and crisis intervention services, consisting of five service designations: self-injury, crisis, active support, general support, and single contact. Self-injury clients received more contacts and more time in direct service. (Author)

A twin signal device that provides both escape and avoidance conditioning in enuresis control was documented with case studies of two enuretic children (eight and nine years old). In addition, a technique of fading as an adjunct to the process was utilized with one subject. (Author/SBH)

Cautions and considerations for developing and implementing instructional models for students with learning and behavioral problems are examined in view of the need for keeping students as close to the least restrictive alternative as possible. (Author)

The Vane Kindergarten Test (VKT) is judged to have limited usefulness in early detection of learning handicaps for two reasons: (a) Its reliability is too low to allow discrimination between individuals, and (b) The ability of the VKT to predict problem behaviors is quite limited. (Author)

Eight principles are provided to help the sanitarian cope effectively with the emotional reactions of distraught persons to whom bad news is being/has been conveyed. (BT)

Two-year follow-up data for an ostensibly normal sample of children (23 males and 25 females in grades 3 through 5) who had been previously characterized on a number of behavior problem dimensions by their teachers and peers were analyzed. (Author/SBH)

Examined the relationship between sibling interactions and the social adjustment of children with behavior problems. Subjects were 53 aggressive first- and second-grade children, their mothers, and their siblings. Found that children in sibling relationships with moderate levels of warmth and conflict showed better adjustment than did children in…

An Australian study implemented social skill and cooperative learning activities with 26 10- and 12-year olds. Case studies of six of the children after 10 weeks indicated that students became more socially aware and more skilled, as demonstrated by collaboration and on-task behavior. (JOW)

Two classroom conditions (classroom demand and classroom attention) were systematically manipulated to explore their effects on performance under analogue assessments for a girl (age 7) with severe intellectual disabilities who exhibited aggressive behavior. Results demonstrated higher levels of aggression during demand analogue conditions when…

Four children (ages 2-12) with developmental disabilities and sleep disorders were provided with a consistent bedtime routine combined with a graduated extinction procedure for nighttime behavior problems. Treatment resulted in decreases in night wakings and disturbances, indicating the effectiveness of relatively simple behavioral interventions.…

A total of 179 intervention research studies published from 1988-92 on the remediation of challenging behavior of persons with developmental disabilities was reviewed for adherence to certain standards of practice. Results indicate meaningful improvements in the state of intervention literature. Areas of progress are noted and continuing deficits…

This study examined structural characteristics and environmental variables in the stereotypic behaviors of eight individuals with developmental disabilities. Findings indicated that structural characteristics (percentage of time, bout length, and bout length variability) were highly correlated. Also, stereotyped behaviors were more likely to occur…