A legal studies program improved the legal knowledge of 12 educable mentally retarded adolescents in a special school. An analysis of the data from pre- to follow-up test revealed a significant gain in legal knowledge. (Author/CL)

A review of research comparing behavior therapy with stimulant medication as treatment for hyperactive children is presented. It is concluded that behavior therapy seems to be a reasonable alternative or adjunct to medication for treating the social behavior problems of hyperactive children, although medication is noted to be slightly superior.…

The secondary curriculum provides the student a transitional period between childhood and adulthood. Physical fitness objectives at this level should enhance dynamic health through physical activity for all individuals rather than for elite performers only. Suggestions are offered to help physical educators accomplish fitness goals. (DF)

This article explores the importance of physical fitness in the United States Army. The development of expanded fitness assessment and programs is related to health and the prevention of coronary heart disease. Improved physical training programs, improved nutrition, and fundamental research are necessary for maintaining a highly fit and healthy…

A consumer-related social skills training program using card games, modeling, feedback, contingent reinforcement, and behavior rehearsal was effective in improving the interpersonal skills of four hearing impaired adolescents. Skills included responding to small talk, asking questions, criticizing a product or service, and responding to suggestive…

Assessed the effectiveness of the Gerontology Alcohol Project, a self management treatment program for adult-onset alcohol abusers. Results indicated a marked success for those completing the treatment program, including an improved social support network. (JAC)

Investigated whether a 20-hour workshop would facilitate the decision making of 20 career women experiencing difficulty deciding whether to have children. Significant differences among participants' attitudes, feelings, and inclinations toward parenthood were not found from the pre- to postprogram measure; however, 42 percent of the women made a…

Special Olympics programs have done much to help in the normalization of retarded and disabled individuals. This article suggests problems in the program that tend to label all retarded people as "kids." Ideas for placing a greater emphasis on normalization are discussed. (DF)

Disabled students (N=117) reading three passages were ranked by degree of implementation of a curriculum-based measurement and evaluation system. Comparison of top and bottom 27 percent revealed score differences on all passages, suggesting that a high degree of implementation of a technically adequate data system leads to greater achievement. (CL)

The article evaluates the impact of 13 early intervention programs on severely disabled infants and young children. When viewed in the context of their constraints, the outcomes reported here appear to offer promising evidence for the effectiveness of early intervention with severely disabled infants and children. (Author/CL)

The article reviews research and British special education policy suggestions regarding the provision of early intervention in the home or in centers for handicapped children. Issues considered include effects on parental confidence and lack of certainty in research on preschool intervention. (CL)

The article reports results of a study on the Adaptive Learning Environment designed to integrate moderately handicapped students in regular classes on a full-time basis. Data supported the ALEM as a feasible and effective approach and identified significant reading and math achievement gains for regular and special education students. (CL)

The Special Program Responding to Intellectual Needs of Gifted designed an assessment and intervention process similar to special education programs. Individual objectives and activities were written based on present functioning. Three years of implementation produced change in excess of chance and maturational projection in 22 of the 26…

Indicators and characteristics of effective induction systems are described using efforts of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' Career Development Program as an example. Fundamental changes needed in the way teacher education is conceptualized by school personnel are discussed. (DF)

Evaluates four leadership development programs for minorities to determine what characteristics are most effective. Reports that programs offering the greatest possibility of bringing members into the mainstream are comprehensive education programs with an apprenticeship component that equips participants with both experience and an academic…