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Peer reviewedHorton, Arthur M. Ed.; McKay, James R. Ed. – Evaluation Review, 2001
Articles in this special issue are reviews that focus on issues related to the evaluation of addiction treatment outcomes over longer term followup periods (2 years or more). The primary conclusion that can be drawn is that research evaluations of substance abuse treatment should reflect, to a greater degree, the chronic nature of addiction. (SLD)
Descriptors: Drug Addiction, Evaluation Methods, Outcomes of Treatment, Program Evaluation
Download full textNIDRR Consensus Statement, 1992
A 1992 Urinary Tract Infection Consensus Validation Conference brought together researchers, clinicians, and consumers to arrive at consensus on the best practices for preventing and treating urinary tract infections (UBI) in people with spinal cord injuries; the risk factors and diagnostic studies that should be done; indications for antibiotic…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Evaluation Methods, Medical Evaluation, Medical Services
Peer reviewedCasper, Regina C., Ed. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1996
The articles of this special issue report on studies of the outcomes of treatment of adolescent anorexia nervosa. These studies leave no doubt about the mortality risk and debilitating nature of chronic anorexia nervosa, but they do suggest that the prognosis, given expert treatment, is favorable for the most part. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Anorexia Nervosa, Eating Habits, Emotional Disturbances
Research Connections in Special Education, 1999
This paper presents a synthesis of the research on positive behavioral support (PBS) for students with challenging behaviors. PBS is a long-term approach to reducing the inappropriate behavior, teaching a more appropriate behavior, and providing the contextual supports necessary for successful outcomes. It notes that the 1997 amendments to the…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Discipline, Elementary Secondary Education
Cohen, Adam W., Ed. – Directions in Substance Abuse Counseling, 2000
This volume of six lessons provides expert information on a variety of issues in substance abuse counseling. The lessons, which may be applied toward continuing education credits, are: (1) "Ethics in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation" (Robert L. Hewes); (2) "Addressing the Needs of Clients with Traumatic Injury and Alcoholism"…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Alcoholism, Continuing Education, Counseling
Directions in Rehabilitation Counseling, 1998
Rehabilitation counselors must stay apprised of numerous issues in their field. To help them remain current, this volume features 12 lessons which can count as continuing education credits. Lesson 1 explores issues surrounding Latino clients, focusing on cultural considerations, ethnic identity, and the counselor-client relationship. Sexuality…
Descriptors: American Indians, Continuing Education, Counseling Techniques, Drug Rehabilitation
Peer reviewedBickman, Leonard, Ed.; Rog, Debra J., Ed. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1992
Seven articles focus on child and adolescent mental health services, highlighting major evaluation issues, considering the contribution of evaluation to improvement of these services, and describing efforts to overcome distinctive problems in these areas. Policymakers and providers of services are optimistic about the use of evaluation of program…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Cost Effectiveness
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Consensus Statement, 1992
The Consensus Validation Conference on Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention brought together researchers, educators, parents, clinicians, and persons who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems to arrive at consensus on best practices and benefits of AAC. Questions addressed include: definition of AAC and…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Equipment Utilization
Swan, William W., Ed.; And Others – GPN Research Report, 1996
This report presents four papers on services provided to students with severe emotional and/or behavioral disorders by the Georgia Psychoeducational Network (GPN). "Teacher Ratings of Pro-social Behaviors for Medicated ADHD Students" (Catherine P. Fortner) reports on the development of positive social skills in 111 medicated male…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Drug Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education
Fenichel, Emily, Ed. – Zero to Three, 1992
This newsletter issue presents five articles addressing intervention with infants and toddlers having pervasive developmental disabilities. The first article is by Stanley I. Greenspan and is titled "Reconsidering the Diagnosis and Treatment of Very Young Children with Autistic Spectrum or Pervasive Developmental Disorder." This article…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Case Studies, Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis
