Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as an area of clinical and educational practice involves a myriad of decisions related to the symbols, devices, and strategies from which each client must choose. These decision-making points can be productively informed through evidence from comparative intervention studies. The purpose of this…

MANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE DISADVANTAGED AREAS OF BOSTON MANIFEST SERIOUS EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS WHICH HINDER THEIR PERFORMANCE IN SCHOOL AND OFTEN NEGATE THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. FACTORS IN THE HOME AND NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENT OFTEN CAUSE PROBLEMS SUCH AS ANTAGONISTIC BEHAVIOR IN SCHOOL, ABUSIVENESS…

Investigation of relationship between microform instruction program and user attitudes toward microforms including comparison between instructed and noninstructed users, convenience of access, ability to identify and locate microforms, and personal variables (age, sex, use of glasses) indicates that microform instruction can be considered…

This investigation of a special program on library use, library attitudes, and reading attitudes at 11 Phoenix, Arizona, area elementary schools highlights selection of schools and media specialists, program description, subjects, dependent variables (classroom- and nonclassroom-related use, attitude toward school library/librarian, reading…

The technical appendix to "The Career Intern Program: Preliminary Results of an Experiment in Career Education," Volume 1, reports on the research designs used for evaluating the Career Intern Program's (CIP) effectiveness in increasing the student's cognitive skills, academic achievement, vocational adjustment, future orientation, and…