Eleven institutionalized psychotic children 4- to 13-years-old received 13 weeks of traffic safety training using operant conditioning. (CL)

The author cautions against indiscriminate use of behavior modification by untrained professionals. (CL)

Problems and strategies in implementing classroom token economy systems as a means of behavior modification are reviewed. Discussed is the importance of such factors in the original token plan as the reinforcement schedule, and time-out procedures. Among implementation issues considered are observing and counting behaviors. (CL)

One in a series of over 50 similar listings relating to handicapped and gifted children, the bibliography contains 81 references selected from Exceptional Child Education Abstracts concerning behavior modification. The following information is provided for each entry (which includes research reports, conference papers, journal articles, texts, and…

A professional involved in behavior modification with handicapped children cites some of his experiences to point out the dangers of misuse of the system. (Author/CL)

Described is a program in which adolescent institutionalized handicapped girls are rewarded with money for improved academic performance, behavior, and participation. (CL)

Children 5- to 8-years-old with educational, emotional and neurological problems received individualized instruction in a behavior modification oriented diagnostic class with emphasis on reentering the regular classroom. (CL)

Described is a 10-week inservice training course in behavior modification for 10 special educators. (CL)

The techniques of behavior modification are of potentially great value in the schools. (Author)

Proposed is a means of modifying soiling behavior of students (in grades K-3) in a regular classroom. Outlined are daily measurement, baseline, contingency, and teacher training procedures for the system involving verbal praise and activity time rewards. Also described are the evaluation design, special learning materials, and generalization and…

The bibliography contains 27 abstracts and descriptive terms of documents dealing with behavior modification, diagnosis, and research into new developments. An author and subject index are included as are information for the user and cost information for the total volume or for individual documents. (JM)

Six children enrolled in a 'Kindergarten for Children with Special Needs' were the subject of a 3-month study of behavioral techniques applied to children's problem behavior through the training of parents. The children were rated as hyperactive and immature with various emotional, social, and physical problems. The study worked with the children…

It is asserted that behavior modification principles (such as using behavioral objectives, positive consequences, and individualized adaptations) should be employed in teaching behavior modification techniques to parents and teachers. (CL)