Presents an overview of some indigenous ways of understanding and dealing with psychological disorders in the traditional societies of Asia. Indigenous approaches to healing and psychotherapy existing in India, China, and Japan are included. Models of healing in these three societies are classified as folk traditions, mystical traditions, and…

The Children North ECIP (early childhood intervention program) focuses on the needs of handicapped children or those at risk of developmental delay in the northern rural reaches of Saskatchewan. Problems of geographical and cultural isolation of native families are considered. (DB)

Comments on the cross-cultural research reported in the two preceding articles on comparisons of a German and American school and Dutch and Israeli teachers. Supports cross-national comparisons of school culture as an enlightening element of school reform. (LHW)

Misunderstandings rooted in the differences between the asylum seeker's and the official's cultural background can seriously distort the process of communication during the asylum hearing and thus fundamentally impair the ability of refugees to make their claims credible. (Author/GC)

Four educators offer their opinions on whether a core curriculum should promote the study of traditional literature or introduce a varied selection of minority literature to promote cultural diversity. (SRT)

The introduction to the special issue on cultural pluralism reviews the development of this idea in the United States and stresses the need for special educators to adopt a world view which respects diversity. (DB)

The article contains suggestions for assessing and instructing culturally and linguistically different students with special emphasis on ways to distinguish the learning disabled from students who differ due to cultural and linguistic background and the need to focus on students' strengths and previously gained knowledge. (Author/DB)

Results of a content analysis of (1) recent statements of professional competence for learning disability specialists and (2) college textbooks in special education and learning disabilities indicated little emphasis in either the statements or curriculum materials on multicultural issues. (DB)

A survey found that American graduate students tend to use an individual coping strategy (self-serving attributions) more than Japanese students in dealing with success and failure experiences related to ability. However, the findings suggest that different cultural groups react similarly in the face of obvious situational information. (KH)

Investigated the cross-cultural similarity of vocational interests among Mexican and American male law and engineering students and professionals. Results indicated that all groups were significantly different but the group centroids of Mexican and American student engineers were closer than were group centroids for American and Mexican student…

Considers conditions in African cultures, particularly Nigeria, and examines the role of human relations training as a force in cultural change and modernization. Describes the training program at the Institute of Training and Organizational Development of the University of Pittsburgh. (JAC)

When culturally different children are referred for suspected emotional/behavioral disorders, their native cultural customs and beliefs must be considered. Examples of withdrawn, defensive, disorganized, and aggressive behaviors are cited. (CL)

Argues that situational and cultural modalities often converge to create misunderstandings between Black and White employers and employees. Analyzes also "modalities of interaction," verbal and nonverbal behaviors that characterize interaction between persons. (KH)

Stresses school administrators' failure to realize that for language minority children to learn a new language and adapt to a new culture does not mean denying the educational gains of the past. Challenges the melting pot theory and emphasizes the development of a consciousness that is part of ethnic identity. (RDN)

Adolescents in England and Ireland completed a problem check list; results showed that problem experience varied systematically with age, sex, and culture. (Author/RH)