Several forms of hyperkinesis and their symptoms are discussed along with suggested treatment of the hyperkinetic syndrome. (SK)

This study examined whether self-evaluation and self-reflection coupled with self-monitoring of on-task behavior would increase the occurrence of on-task behavior in 12 fourth and fifth grade students with mild disabilities (learning disabilities, emotional disorders, and mild mental handicaps). Two teachers in different schools implemented a…

The 19 chapters of this volume address theory, research, and practice concerning positive behavior support with families of children and youth with developmental disabilities and problem behavior. The chapters are: (1) "Positive Behavior Support with Families" (Joseph Lucyshyn and others); (2) "Finding Positive Behavior Support One…

Improvement ratings were obtained from parents and therapists of 70 children treated by behavior therapy at the Stony Brook Child Psychological Clinic. Therapists rated children at 80 percent if specific problems improved at termination whereas parents, six months later, rated 77 percent of problems improved. The high ratings are discussed in…

This paper outlines a training program in behavior modification consultation. Undergraduates with little or no background in psychology were trained in behavioral interviewing and operant behavior modification program design. Discussion includes the issues of screening, training procedures, and the effects achieved in actual consultation by the…

Article is a literature review, but a literature review with definite policy implications. It concerns the widespread use of amphetamines in the nation's schools to control a syndrome which doctors and medical researchers call "hyperkinetic behavior disorder," or "minimal brain dysfunction," and which teachers and parents know as "hyperactivity".…

Describes a summer camp for children with learning and adjustment to school problems. Behavior modification is the basis of the remediation program. (ST)

The results of this study indicated that there is no substantive evidence to support the hypothesis that teachers' perceptions of children as emotionally disturbed can be modified through the application of the Rosenthal effect. (Author)

How one elementary school calmed down its hectic lunchroom periods. (SP)

Article provides a definition for diagnosing children as autistic and describes the positive effect behavior modification has had on the education of the autistic child. (Author/RK)

Two teachers ventured to do some prescriptive teaching with students having a history of disruptive behavior. (Author/RK)

Article shows four basic approaches for using discipline and nine strategies for preventing discipline problems in the classroom. (RK)

A discussion of the key to success in family therapy as found in the change in interpersonal behavior within the family. (JM)