A discussion of the classification, differential diagnosis, etiology, assessment, and treatment of tic disorders is presented. A case study is included in which a school psychologist utilized behavioral consultation to assist a 9-year-old girl's parent and teacher in implementing a habit reversal program. (Author/LMO)

Underachieving isolated students can be found in all schools, and can provide a good opportunity for counselors to demonstrate the value of teacher consultation. (Author)

Modeling and modeling with information feedback were employed as consultation strategies to change teacher behavior. Trainable mentally retarded children (N=7) and one teacher served as subjects. Results showed that modeling alone dramatically reduced the number of words in teacher commands, which had a concomitant effect of increasing the…

Results of a behavioral contracting intervention with a fourth grader increased the child's school attendance from 48 percent during baseline to 87 percent during intervention. Stressed is the importance of collaborative consultation and use of validated interventions by school mental health professionals. (Author/DB)

Case study, in which counselor discusses strategies for change with child's teacher, rather than directly with pupil. Resulting improved behavior is indication of how deviant children can be helped within the school program. (Author)

This paper describes a comprehensive approach to intervention and support for families of children experiencing traumatic brain injury (TBI) and behavior problems. It explains the need for child- and family-centered intervention approaches, discusses the theoretical basis and key features of one approach, summarizes the steps in the support…

A rationale for the use of student evaluations of courses and teachers and the functions such feedback can fulfill are outlined. The importance of an educational consultant, working with the lecturer to interpret and use student-generated data, is stressed. A case study embodying these elements is presented. (Editor/SJL)

This paper describes components of the Teacher Support System, an approach to providing behavioral counseling support to teachers with students having severe problem behaviors. Personnel and procedural components are described, along with descriptive and outcome information from case studies of students who have received support from the system.…