Troubled children can greatly influence the behavior of their teachers. Interaction between a teacher and student follows a circular process in which the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors of the teacher are influenced and in turn influence the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors of the student. The five steps in the process are: self-concept,…

The external behavior consultant should address these concerns: reducing the threat of outside intervention; meeting staff and administration expectations; supporting school philosophy; maintaining impartiality; and establishing credibility. A case study with a schizophrenic male, age 16, illustrates the importance of these organizational factors.…

Investigates changes in mothers' perceptions of their children's behavior through participation in the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) program, including program steps. Analysis of pretest and posttest scores indicate multimedia parent education can be effective in promoting positive changes. (Author)

Parental ratings on Aggressiveness and Social Responsibility were compared to clinical staff diagnoses for 120 children. Results showed a consistent relationship on behavior disorder and hyperkinesis, indicating the potential usefulness of parent ratings as a tool in the interdisciplinary diagnosis of children. (Author/SJL)

Describes the Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome, a little-known disorder of the central nervous system whose symptoms include involuntary movements, such as facial tics, and the production of involuntary sounds, such as grunts and obscenities. Suggests ways teachers can help a child afflicted with this disorder. (SJL)

The study compared the relative effectiveness of different procedures (two potentially positive and two potentially negative reinforcing procedures) for decreasing response durations in three severely retarded 14- to 20-year-old women who were severely disruptive and noncompliant. (Author)

The authors review and discuss the applied behavior analysis procedures that have been found to be effective in controlling severe forms of maladaptive behavior and outline several considerations that may influence the success with which severe forms of maladaptive behavior are controlled in a classroom setting. (SBH)

The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on employee absenteeism as a form of withdrawal behavior apart from turnover. Studies examining the psychometric properties of absence measures are reviewed, along with the relationship between absenteeism and personal, attitudinal, and organizational variables. (Author)

A factor analytic study of the Quay-Peterson Behavior Problem Checklist among 117 Oglala Sioux high school students indicated cross-cultural factor similarity for conduct problems. (Author/SBH)

Identifies difficulties in the implementation of the positive behavior support (PBS) model to manage behaviors effectively in school settings and facilitate inclusive education. It also considers federal and state laws, school system organization, roles of teachers and administrators, and other factors relevant to inclusive education. (Author/DB)

Investigation of episodes of injury and personal characteristics among 412 individuals with mental retardation living in Intermediate Care Facilities found that 16% of the group experienced 67% of injuries. Individuals taking antipsychotics, having higher maladaptive behavior scores, and having relatively higher levels of adaptive behavior were…

Examined within-family differences in parenting and problem behavior in 95 nondivorced and 421 remarried families. Within-family differences in parenting and problem behavior were greatest in remarried families where siblings did not share the same biological parent. Differential treatment was also more strongly related to problem behavior in this…

Reviews the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in the context of the law's history. Focused on are changes in Individualized Education Program requirements, mediation as a conflict resolution option, discipline of students in special education, and the required review of the relationship between a student's…