This paper presents an overview and rationale for a systematic, multidimensional, theory-driven model of consultation for the school psychologist based on the Teacher Variance approach. Teacher Variance, a combination of five theoretical approaches to preventing, diagnosing, and remediating misbehavior, suggests a solution for the treatment of…

The present study was based on the assumption that a focus on the content of the interaction process would also provide meaningful data on the relationship between family interaction and behavior disorder. (Author)

Emphasizes the importance of viewing behavior within the social context to distinguish the pathological from the normal adaptive reaction to the special position of the adolescent in our society.'' (Author/SP)

Described is a 2-year tutoring program for handicapped elementary school children in special classes who are tutored by intermediate grade children who themselves have academic or behavior problems. (CB)

Digest of papers of the Forty-Seventh Annual Meeting American Orthopsychiatry Association (San Francisco, California, March 23-26, 1970). (RD)

A review of Classroom Teaching and Learning: A Mental Health Approach," by Laurel N. Tanner and Henry Clay Lindgren. (MB)

Condensed from a report of a 1971 conference sponsored by the U.S. Office of Child Development and the U.S. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health and Scientific Affairs. (Editor)

The use of drugs to modify child behavior disorders and the risks involved are discussed. Safeguards are suggested to protect children. (A related article is EA 501 452.) (MF)

Effective colleague relationships depend upon ethical action paths which express changing values and define standards. (Editor/IR)

Describes government and industry efforts to avoid the loss of productive manpower due to alcoholism among both blue-collar and white-collar workers. (BH)

Community oriented state mental health facilities can provide invaluable practicum experiences for undergraduate and graduate students in training to become teachers of behaviorally disordered children. (Author/CJ)