Describes the development and use of an instrument designed to screen young children for emotional and behavioral problems. Focusing on play, language and communication, feelings, relationships, movement and coordination, and regulation of body functions, the instrument can be used by teachers in nursery schools, day care centers, and Head Start…

Discusses current nutritional trends and the ways our bodies convert foods into chemicals that may affect thought, mood, perception, and behavior. A review of current literature suggests that nutritional deficits and food allergies may adversely alter emotional adjustment. Examines implications for counseling and suggests training and program…

Describes research on the causes, treatments, and diagnoses of autism. Describes a statewide outpatient program in North Carolina which includes elements of behavior modification, developmental assessment, problem-oriented goal setting, community support, and the training of both child and parent. (Author/DS)

Attempts to identify some of the factors of child abuse and suggests these solutions to the problems. Citizens must be educated about the abuse problem and motivated to help stamp out the disease. Programs should be developed to teach Black parents how to parent and find alternative ways of expressing anger. (Author/BEF)

Describes an early stage intervention program for delinquent youths consisting of three integral parts: working with children through camping; family therapy; and working with the children's school. The long-term follow-up clearly indicates an overall positive trend in support of the program. (Author)

The most disturbing result was the extent of disagreement in parents' and teachers' perceptions of the problem behaviors of Black emotionally disturbed children. There was agreement in perceptions of White emotionally disturbed children, facilitating communication. High levels of parental involvement are recommended. (Author)

Suggests a process model of deviance that allows contributions from different perspectives. The need for individual and group problem-solving strategies to negate identification with stereotypes, modifications of agency policy, public education, advocacy, or a combination of these may be indicated at different points in the process. (Author)

Describes a residential child care approach centered on group homes which views running away as one of several behavioral problems. A complex solution is offered which has resulted in a dramatic decrease in runaways. (Author/NRB)

Twenty-eight elementary education teachers were asked to classify competencies and skills for dealing with behavior problems into three categories: those not addressed in their training program, those addressed minimally, and those addressed adequately. (SBH)

Sex of the absent parent was correlated with the type behavior manifested; absence of the father with "acting-out" and absence of the mother with "acting-in" behavior. The propensity of children of absent fathers to "act-out" and of absent mothers to "act-in" was related to whether children were aware of their parents' incarceration. (Author)

The second of two articles examining dysfunctional parental attitudes that contribute to school learning and behavior disorders presents case material illustrating the attitudinal problems and effects on children. The psychoeducational therapist is often included in family sessions as his/her experience with learning problems aids in the…

Focuses on disorders of the human brain, their causes, and the relationship between environmental and genetic factors. (Author/SA)

Describes an intervention program at the Herbert H. Lehman High School in Bronx, New York. A conflicts class was introduced to reduce violence and tensions among students. Trust and openness increased, and fear of the loss of control was allayed through counseling, interpersonal relationships and activities, and video tape feedback. (BEF)

Results from recent studies on the effectiveness of Ritalin for "hyperactivity" show that this treatment is dubious at best. This article presents an alternative treatment approach, placing emphasis on devising an appropriate learning situation that meets the needs of the so-called hyperactive child. (Author)

The article discusses neuropsychological and treatment aspects of brain behavior disorders in children from the standpoint of terms such as minimal brain dysfunction, learning disabilities, hyperactivity, and hyperkinetic syndrome. (Author/DLS)