Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are being diagnosed at alarmingly high rates and school psychologists are charged with evaluating, identifying, and providing interventions for students with ASD in the United States' public school systems. A national survey probed Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSP) to determine their level of…

The purpose of this study seeks to add to the body of knowledge regarding school psychology training programs by analyzing the data of the 2005 National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Graduate Training in School Psychology Database, a national survey of psychology training programs. Program directors of all known existing school…

"Transgender" is an umbrella term for people who self-identify as other than their birth sex (male or female). The exploration of gender nonconformance occurs among people across all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic groups. Transgender or questioning students may have unique challenges and stressors in their daily lives, including school. Often,…

Professional school counselors, school psychologists, and other professionals working in K-12 settings have a complex job of meeting the needs of all students. Often, referral to outside counseling is necessary; however, an effective and comprehensive counseling model advocates for school mental health professionals to employ a wide variety of…

Objective: The present study aimed to assess the mental and physical health of children held within a British immigration detention center. Method: A total of 24 detained children (aged 3 months to 17 years) were assessed with their parents or carer after being referred by a registered legal charity. Thirteen were seen by a pediatrician alone, 4…

Professional psychologists considering becoming consultants to school systems need to address the problems of getting contracts, managing referrals, reporting results, and handling financial and legal matters. Contracts, in the author's experience, are won less by knowing administrators than by offering low prices and performing well on initial…

This national survey of school psychologists was undertaken to provide comprehensive data regarding this professional speciality including such areas as background and training certification requirements, professional affiliation, professional needs and problems, part-time activities, salary and contractual arrangements, psychologist-student…

Lists doctoral training programs in clinical, counseling, and school psychology that have been accredited by the Committee of Accreditation of the American Psychological Association. (GC)

Thirty-two states and the District of Columbia responded to a survey on their school psychology services programs in the period 1966-74. Rates of growth and rankings are given by state, as well as projected goals for responding states. (Author)

As an employee of the school, the school psychologist is severely limited in the two roles he should be fulfilling: his role as an advocate for the child and his role as an agent for change within the school. The author raises questions about school subsidized community clinics. (Author)

Asserts that therapeutic gains for children may be maximized if important systems serving their mental health needs collaborate. Contends that collaborative efforts between clinic- and school-based practitioners may increase ecologically valid treatment options. Explores both the gains and the potential pitfalls that may arise when school- and…

This article announces the 2007 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Science of Psychology: Irving I. Gottesman. A brief biography, highlighting areas of special focus in Gottesman's work, is provided.

Concludes that more than any other psychologist of his time, Hugo Munsterberg exemplified the sudden expansion of psychology from the classroom to many facets of economic and social life. (Author/AM)

Lists 1,778 persons who were elected to initial membership in the American Psychological Association during the first half of 1983. (GC)

Presents interview with Carolyn Attneave, founder of network therapy and perhaps the best known American Indian psychologist today. Reviews her life and work, and discusses her current professional activities and life. (Author/ABL)