Discusses the development and consequences of informal strategies for dealing with problem students during the 1950s and 1960s. Outlines through a series of graphs how discipline of the era affected the student population. States that the relationship between teaching authority and school bureaucracy needs to be restructured in order to raise…

This article reviews the current status of school consultation research and critiques the research methodologies used in consultation research. Major theoretical models in which consultation research has been conducted are briefly described. Consultation research is reviewed in three primary areas of investigation: (1) outcome research; (2)…

Describes the attitude toward and treatment of student behavioral problems in the K-12 Special Education Learning Center developed by the Hartford (Connecticut) Public Schools. They provide a positive attitude while stressing discipline and good behavior as a top priority and use many common-sense principles in handling disruptive behavior.(MD)

Two strategies for managing disruptive elementary students are described: (1) mini courts (which apply simplified judge and jury courtroom procedures in the classroom); (2) good behavior report sessions (a self-report strategy). For adolescents, two additional strategies are described: (1) goal attainment scaling; and (2) mission impossible teams…

Examined relationship among alcohol problems and alcohol consumption variables in 410 college students. Total alcohol-related problems, drinking and driving problems, and school problems increased significantly when subjects drank moderately. Physical illness problems increased during light drinking, while interpersonal and legal problems…

Thirty learning disabled (LD) elementary students participated in weekly group counseling sessions for 10 weeks. When compared to a control group, results (based on teacher ratings and other measures) indicated that the intervention was beneficial in improving acting out and distractibility behaviors and one area of self-concept. (Author/JW)

The study compared child behavior in 21 child abusive and 21 nonabusive matched comparison families. While independent observations showed few significant differences in rates of either child or parental behaviors, both mothers and fathers in the abusive group rated their children as more aggressive and more hyperactive than did controls.…

Compared to regular education students (N=80), students (N=57) in public school special education programs perceived themselves as having less control at school and reported lower levels of happiness. Special education students (N=51) in laboratory program emphasizing perceived control had higher perceptions of control at school and more positive…

The effects of an overcorrection procedure on stereotypic behavior of two students (ages 11 and 12) with severe multiple handicaps were investigated in a cooperative school/home program. Results indicated successful implementation of overcorrection by professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents in both school and home settings. (Author/DB)

Five experiments with severely retarded noncompliant males made use of behavioral momentum to increase compliance. A series of commands with which the subject was very likely to comply were issued immediately prior to issuing a low-probability command. Results indicated increased compliance and decreased compliance latency and task duration.…

The correlates of classroom behavior problems for groups of 40 mainstreamed learning disabled (LD) and 40 non-LD students (grades 3-6) were identified from among various personality indicators. One personality variable--reactivity--predicted total problem behavior for the LD group, although reactivity and social flexibility predicted variance in…

Points out that poor readers may exhibit behavioral, cognitive, and emotional problems. Offers a problem-solving framework for intervention in poor readers' nonacademic problems, and describes several possible types of intervention. (ARH)

Adaptive behavior, problem behavior, and self-perception of behavior of 54 learning-disabled (LD) elementary grade children and 54 non-LD children were compared, and mainstream teachers' perceptions of adaptive behavior were correlated with students' self-perceptions. Findings indicated LD students demonstrated less desirable adaptive behavior,…

Examined whether common factor structure was evident in Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised and Adaptive Behavior Scale-School Edition for 171 children referred for evaluation of learning and behavior problems. Results indicated no common factor structure in instruments, Verbal Comprehension, Perceptual Organization, Independent…

Investigated the effect of row versus table (clustered desks) seating arrangements in three classrooms with children having emotional and moderate learning difficulties. Results showed on-task behaviors doubled as conditions changed from desk clusters to rows. Rate of disruption was three times higher in the desk cluster seating arrangement.…