Provides a review of the history of lead poisoning in children and discusses recent survey findings and prevention measures. (CM)

Describes and discusses the sequence of parental reactions to the birth of a malformed infant. Presents some developmental tasks parents must face in order to accept and meet the special needs of their child. (RH)

Discusses ways to assist the development of individual, interpersonal, and social adequacy in adolescents who are chronically ill. (SS)

Describes a special grade-school program in which a group of fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students received answers to their questions about Alzheimer's Disease. (BB)

Describes certain elements which can affect the fetus and the developing infant. These elements include toxins, lead poisoning, alcohol, smoking, and drugs (both legal and illegal). (Author/DB)

Discusses the causes of common vestibular disorders and their effects on children and young adults. Illustrated by a personal account. (BB)

Discusses the federally sponsored Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which provides benefits for severely impaired children from low- and moderate-income families. (CM)

Examines what is being done and what more must be done in terms of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) testing, screening, counseling. Discusses education about AIDS for young people in juvenile detention centers, penal institutions, and residential rehabilitation programs. Dade County Juvenile Detention Center (Florida) exemplifies…