The behavior of 95 children (grades three through six) was rated by two groups of teachers using the Revised Behavior Problem Checklist. Multivariate analysis of variance revealed no significant differences between the mean ratings of the two groups. Normative data for males and females are presented. (Author/DB)

Fourteen autistic children (ages 5-13) were administered Org 2766 (a synthetic analog of the adrenocorticotrophic hormone 4-9) or a placebo for 4 weeks. The hormone appeared to decrease stereotypic behavior and increase such behaviors as "change toys,""locomote," and "talk," though Aberrant Behavior Checklist ratings…

To investigate the relationship between lead levels and behavioral problems in children, hair lead levels were compared in a group of children (N=26, mean age 10.73) judged by teachers to have behavioral problems with a control group (N=29, mean age 8.68) judged not to have behavioral problems. There were no significant differences between groups…

THIS SERIES OF FIVE STUDIES EXAMINED THE NATURE AND ORGANIZATION OF NONTEST, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT-RELATED, CLASSROOM BEHAVIORS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE, AND DEVELOPED RATING SCALES THAT A TEACHER CAN EMPLOY TO RELIABLY DESCRIBE THESE BEHAVIORS IN A STANDARD FASHION. RESEARCH INVOLVED NORMAL PUBLIC SCHOOL AND SPECIAL CLASS STUDENTS OF…

Examination of vestibular-based functions and their relationship to behavior problems of 101 kindergarten through fourth grade children enrolled in special education and regular classes found low to moderate significant correlations between vestibular system dysfunction and behavior problems of subjects. (Author/PN)

Scores on the Children's Personality Questionnaire (CPQ) were correlated with scores from rating scale items measuring the same behavior as a CPQ scale for a normal sample of school children in grades 3 to 6 and on two referred groups, underachievers and children with behavior or social problems. (Author)

To generate normative data by grade and sex to accompany behavior rating scales, teachers rated 483 boys and girls in grades 1 through 4. Among results was that females were assigned more positive ratings. The findings suggested that rating scales be reexamined since norms by grade level and sex may be desirable attributes. (Author/SBH)

The classroom behavior of 148 hearing impaired children (7-13 years old) was rated by their teachers on the School Behavior Check List. Behavioral descriptions were analyzed in terms of whether or not the student was reproted to have an emotional/behavioral problem or other educationally significant handicapping conditions, and the student's sex…

A study was conducted to validate a school behavior rating scale on a sample of 1,153 elementary school children. Results indicate stable means and variances over grades kindergarten through fifth grade and a stable factor structure. Sex differences on behavior ratings favored females over males at all grade levels. School behavior ratings…

Over 600 children were rated on 60 items describing a broad range of cognitive deficits, inappropriate behavior, and positive social behavior. A principal components analysis yielded five factors: conduct problems, anxiety-depression, social competence, attention deficits and impulsivity, and deficits in language processing and memory. (Author/BW)

Compared parents', teachers', and counselors' Behavior Problem Checklist ratings of 57 elementary and middle school children in counseling. Analysis of variance revealed school counselors perceived more personality problems in the children than the teachers did. Otherwise, parents, teachers, and counselors did not differ in their perceptions.…

Examined uses and concurrent relations of Teacher's Self-Control Rating Scale (TSCRS) and The Walker-McConnell Scale of Social Competence and School Adjustment (Walker-McConnell Scale) through analysis of classroom teachers' referral of students (N=92) with academic problems. Found moderate to high levels of concurrent validity and significant…

On a peer sociometric measure, 101 learning-disabled and 156 low-achieving students received lower ratings than 608 normally achieving students. Parent/teacher behavior ratings for 77 of the learning-disabled and low-achieving students found that children rejected in peer sociometric ratings exhibited lower social competence and more behavior…

The correlation of ratings from the SNAP Rating Scale with the ratings from the established Conners' Ratinq Scale are discussed as a method for assessing the validity of the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) criteria for attention deficient disorder with hyper-activity (ADDH). The questionnaire of SNAP items and…