The need for adults to understand child development patterns and children's perception of conflict is outlined, particulary for those teachers and parents in areas beset by social ills. (JB)

If the measures used in this study were valid indicators of phenomenal environmental oppressiveness, then it would seem that suicidal adolescents do not see their world as any more overwhelming or overpowering than do others of the same age. (Authors)

A controlled outpatient study of 19 hyperactive boys (aged 4-10 years) of normal intelligence examined the effects of placebo and two different drugs on the boys' playroom behavior. (Author/NH)

Argues that suspension of a student from school for disciplinary reasons should always be preceded by a hearing. (JF)

Collier School in Wickatunk, N.J., attempts to educate and to rehabilitate adolescent girls suffering from emotional disorders. (MF)

The results of the data revealed a trend toward agreement between teacher and students as to the perception of the seriousness of behavioral acts, yet a discrepancy between the two groups as to appropriate treatment of behavioral problems. Teachers and students need to exchange ideas and experiences regarding behavioral problems. (Author)

This study demonstrates that children who were identified as hyperkinetic" were absent from school more frequently, and did remarkably less well on standardized tests of school readiness than their peers rated nonhyperkinetic." Implications are discussed and suggestions made for the development of intervention programs. (Author/CJ)

Four articles by R. Newman focus on dynamics and components of school groups, particularly in relation to the education of handicapped children. (SW)

The article identifies several areas where gifted students exhibit variability. Discussed are differences relating to performance vs. potential, variations in competencies, creative ability, the highly gifted, and behavioral dysfunctions. A number of generalizations are offered, including that multiple options in programing must be sought. (SW)

Sets forth guidelines that teachers can use in dealing with "difficult" students. (FL)

Examines the literature concerning the use of drugs to treat hyperactive children, the effects of these drugs upon the children's performance in the classroom, and the role of the teacher in drug treatment. IFL)

The occurrence of depression and suicidal behavior in a group of delinquent females whose personality and offense patterns have been described previously is reported. Effects of personality pattern and ethnicity on depression and suicidal behavior of these delinquent females is discussed. (Author/GK)

Suggests that disruptive behavior in the classroom should be studied by educational and behavioral science researchers as an entity in its own right and suggests how researchers can use a sequence analysis approach to test the viability of treating disruption in the classroom as a series of social episodes or incidents.