Reported was the medical case history of an 11-year-old profoundly retarded boy in which his micropolygyric frontal cortex was found to reveal three chemical changes. (CB)

Article describes how a physically handicapped child learned to play the horn and particularly stresses the encouraging attitude of the band master. (MM)

This study attempted to verify Holland's theory of intellectual and social orientations by use of Jung's typological characteristics. Support was obtained for the original hypotheses for male subjects on three of the four personality variables. The results for female subjects were insignificant except for attitudes toward the disabled. (Author)

Available data can establish physical environment design criteria to facilitate learning in handicapped children. (Author/EA)

Attitudes toward deviant appearance and behavior are described in the context of labeling and social controls by society. There is created in the disabled a learned deviant role which creates more social exclusion. Professionals are challenged to examine their efforts to change the status of disabled individuals. (Authors)

The social psychological environment of hospitals or rehabilitation centers is described and suggestions are offered for research that would help to increase the understanding of the staff toward the patient. (Author)

Discusses the facets of building design which affect the accessibility of libraries for the physically disabled and presents some basic guidelines for designing accessible libraries. Types of disabilities, questions relating to site design, and specific architectural and physical features of libraries (entranceways, lighting, stairways, and…

Reports on acceptance and usage of Lifeline Emergency Alarm system. Found that, once in the system, 88 percent of the frail, urban elderly sampled held positive attitudes. Those who elected to continue service after the demonstration project had more serious medical conditions and an active attitude toward health. (Author/JAC)

Details are provided of a recent project in North Carolina funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The information includes data from a survey that looked at the statewide status of handicapped science education. Four recommendations are made, based upon observations of the project and the survey results. (MP)

Results of this study show that (1) vocational agriculture teachers have positive attitudes toward the physically handicapped; (2) inservice education can significantly improve teacher attitudes and (3) effective inservice techniques include videotape presentations of handicapped persons and informal lectures. (SK)