Analysis of teacher ratings, referral, and special education placement data on 74 hyperactive and 101 control Ss revealed that hyperactive Ss were more likely to be served by special education than control Ss. Aggression among hyperactive but not control Ss was associated with receiving services. (CL)

Five hyperactive primary and intermediate students were taught biofeedback techniques designed to elevate finger temperature. Ss learned to raise their temperature and were observed to decrease hyperactive type behaviors while increasing attention to academic tasks. (CL)

This study compared performance on the Word Recognition Inventory of eight students in grades 1-4 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder either receiving medication or not receiving medication. The study found no significant differences between the two groups in word recognition. A review of the literature is attached. Appended are the…

Investigated relationships between behavioral and cognitive impulsivity in children. Cognitive style was not predicted by classroom behavior, indicating that it may be a relatively independent dimension. (DP)

Explored is the possibility that two distinct patterns of hyperkinesis exist (hyperactive and hyperreactive), each with its own behavioral and etiological features. (KW)

A behavior rating scale for hyperkinesis is presented. (CB)

Eighty students and 15 teachers provided expectancies and attributions for the academic performance of hypothetical medicated and nonmedicated hyperactive children. Both teachers and peers had higher expectancies for the medicated than for the nonmedicated child. Data suggested that these differential expectancies may arise from different…

Three behavior rating scales were filled out by teachers for the entire first grades of three public schools, totalling 225 children. Factor analyses on this nonclinical sample yielded different factors from those found previously on clinical samples. (Author)

A review of research relating to the role of genetic factors in the hyperactive child syndrome is presented. Twin studies have been limited and adoption studies have been methodologically weak. Findings, however, are consistent and suggest that the genetic transmission hypothesis is plausible. (PHR)

When all pretest data, posttest error, student's age, and teacher's rating were controlled for, analysis of covariance results confirmed the significant differences between both groups. It was concluded that relaxation training and biofeedback warrants inclusion in programs designed for hyperactive male children. (Author/CL)

Two management approaches for hyperactive children with tactile defensiveness are described. Systematic desensitization uses sensory integration techniques. Implosion uses restraint and intense tactile stimulation implosively to break through the fear and hyperactive resistance. (JMF)