An evaluation was conducted of British projects designed to reduce exclusion from school (multidisciplinary behavior support teams, offsite pupil referral units, and in-school centers). Successful support teams and in-school centers had common features: school staff, administrator, and parent involvement; student self-monitoring; flexibility; and…

A follow-up study of behavior and emotional problems in 53 young people with Williams syndrome 5 years after first assessment found substantial persistence in the overall level of behavior and emotional problems. Comparison with young people with mental retardation due to other causes found Williams subjects had significantly higher overall…

Provides an overview for understanding the application of a structural-strategic family counseling model to school-based family counseling. Presents examples from a case study with a six-year-old boy experiencing behavior problems in school, which occurred as problems escalated between his mother and grandmother. Several implications are discussed…

Examines discrepancies between juvenile offenders and their parents' profiles on the Child Behavior Checklist and the Youth Self-Report, which were completed by adolescent-parent dyads (N=51) receiving probation services. Parents scored higher than their adolescents on both Internalization and Externalization subscales. Parents scored their…

Examines the relationship between parenting similarity and comorbid internalizing and disruptive behavior problems among 70 children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. General child rearing similarity and discipline similarity were found to be associated with fewer disruptive behavior problems but not related to internalizing problems.…

Reports findings for the Child Sexual Behavior Inventory (CSBI) for a sample of inpatient psychiatric boys (n=24). Results indicate that there were differences on the CSBI as completed by parents between those boys reporting sexual abuse and those not reporting sexual abuse. CSBI ratings as completed by staff did not reveal significant…

Although disabled students in two major cases have won inclusionary placement in regular classes, numerous other "full inclusion" cases recently were decided in school districts' favor. This article provides a recent illustrative case (a disruptive student with ADHD and Tourette Syndrome) and a question/answer discussion about…

Studied child temperament and parental control as interacting predictors of behavior outcomes in 7- to 10-year olds in two longitudinal samples, the Bloomington Longitudinal Study and the Child Development Project. Found that resistance to control was more strongly related to externalizing in low-parent restriction groups than in high-parent…

This article discusses the effects of the terrorist attacks on children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders. These children may be adversely affected in a number of ways including inattentiveness, increased restlessness, crying, sleeplessness, use of profanity, and even inappropriate laughter. Several suggestions are offered to…

Explores recent quantitative and qualitative studies of the long-term effects of child abuse, specifically, how abuse in childhood affects adulthood. Many studies associate various forms of abuse experienced in childhood with a wide range of psychological, behavioral, and relational problems in adulthood. Articles reviewed may inform marriage and…

Using data from the National Survey of Families and Households, research tests the hypothesis that positive father involvement is associated with fewer behavior problems in children. Positive paternal and maternal involvement was independently and significantly associated with children's behavior problems. Estimated effects were similar for…

Examines a number of important dimensions concerning problem behavior for schools in the United Kingdom. Summarizes government initiatives and describes one model for helping school staff work at a variety of levels to manage unwanted activities and promote positive pupil behavior. Discusses key areas for future development including: curriculum…

Proposes that children can achieve personal growth, healing and alleviation off their emotional pain through play therapy and the therapeutic use of stories. Explores the healing process of a six-year-old boy whose family lifestyle and structured school environment presented more anxiety than he could cope with effectively. (Author/GCP)

Investigates the relationship between problem behaviors and social skill deficits in a predominantly African American sample of preschool children. Children were evaluated by their teachers using the Conners' Teacher Rating Scales-28, the ADHD Rating Scale, and the Social Skills Rating System. Implications of results regarding children at risk for…

The Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice features programs and practices that employ effective strategies to reduce youth anger and aggression. The five programs discussed in this article provide systematic, theoretically driven approaches for dealing with an angry child. (Author)