Although it is too early to make definitive statements about cognitive-behavioral efficacy for treatment of traditional academic problems, initial research indicates that school psychologists should implement some of these cognitive-behavioral techniques for the modification of classroom learning problems. Well-documented implementations will be…

Studied vocational rehabilitation clients' (N=110) use of multiple prescription drugs. Found 44 percent had parallel prescriptions from two or more physicians. Individuals were found to be largely uninformed about possible pernicious somatic and psychological sequelae of drug usage. Suggests recommendations for vocational rehabilitation efforts.…

The study investigated differences between physically separated second-grade children and their classmates with regard to social position, attitude toward school, and self-concept. The results supported the assumption that the social positions of physically separated children are different from those of the nonphysically separated children.…

The article reviews 44 studies that investigated the efficacy of biofeedback techniques in treating childhood behavioral and learning disorders. (Author)

Points out the possible effects on the adolescent when the mother is seriously ill. The need for parents to be sensitized and to be made to understand their youngster's predicament is stressed. Suggestions are offered for intervention. Case studies are presented. A discussion by Harry J. Aponte follows. (Author/BEF)

Findings only partially supported the hypothesis that interaction dyads would be initiated and responded to in the same mode (i.e., dominant, nondirect, or nurturant); instead, initiated dominance by teachers and conduct-problem children was the most influential interaction characteristic affecting the classroom environment. (DLS)

Investigates causal factors, prevention, management, and treatment of adolescent suicide. (Author/DB)

This article offers advice to the classroom teacher for dealing with a child subject to explosive temper tantrums. It discusses why such outbursts may occur; gives a sequence for controlling the tantrum and calming the child; and considers long-term methods for helping the child curb anger and aggression. (SJL)

The paper describes a four-year research effort aimed at developing preventive educational interventions for children with behavior problems in inner city schools. The implications of switching the emphasis from early secondary to primary preventive programs are discussed. (Author)

A longitudinal study of 214 rubella deaf children (13 to 14 years old) revealed a low incidence (10%) of neurologica damage among those with normal intelligence, but a high incidence (51% to 70%) among those who were mentally retarded or blind. (Author)

Two analyses of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) protocols of 100 children (6 to 16 years old) referred for behavioral problems in school were conducted to study the utility of a variety of WISC short forms and the factor structure of the WISC-R. (Author)

Lack of agreement between teachers and parents in assessing the symptoms of hyperkinesis in children was demonstrated by Langhorne, Loney, Paternite, and Bechtoldt. Zukow, Zukow, and Bentler recently criticized that investigation. Results of a separate analysis of data of Langhorne et al. confirmed the original findings. (Author)

The case study of a 12-year-old boy, originally diagnosed as hearing impaired and in need of socialization, is reported to demonstrate the effects of misdiagnosis. The child was later diagnosed as autistic and more useful interventions were initiated. (PHR)

This study examined the impact of affective education on elementary school underachievers who were referred by their teachers for behavior problems or randomly selected for treatment. The experimental subjects showed a greater increase in reading skills, and were more warmhearted, emotionally stable, venturesome, and vigorous after the group…

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