Cultural beliefs about disability and related systems of special education affect the experience of children with disabilities and their parents. This article reviews research on the perceptions and experiences of parents who have preschool or elementary school-age children with disabilities in the United States and Japan. Parents' experiences…

A challenging model for the school social worker grows out of group work approach. It is built on successful past demonstrations, examples of effective current practice, and imaginative projections of present trends. The role embraces helping malperformers adjust and promoting social learning for all children in the school setting. (Author)

This model of practice is in line with the spirit and demands of the times. It considers the problems of pupils not merely from the personal and family angle but from a broader viewpoint: how they relate to situations and deficiencies in the school and the community. (Author)