An examination of the level and nature of guidance that parents exercised with their children regarding television viewing was undertaken by means of a survey of 200 mass media scholars. In addition to providing information concerning their beliefs about the effects of television, characteristics of their scholarship, and basic demographic…

Intended for parents and professionals, the text considers characteristics and causes of severe learning disability (LD) in children. Separate chapters are addressed to descriptions of LD traits: disordered, immature, inflexible, lost in time and space, clumsy, free spirit, and defeated at school. Subsequent chapters examine the roles of parents…

This handbook is designed to acquaint parents of students attending Mitchell College of the administrative and academic policies and procedures of the college. Discussions of registration, likely problems a student may encounter during the first semester, how and when parents can learn about a student's academic progress, academic standards,…

The Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is evaluated in this research report with respect to the effects of home environment. The main data of an original HIPPY study consisted of the children's performance in various tests of mental ability. In the present study, the same sample is used, but the focus of research is on the…

Designed for parents whose children are participants in a Pilipino bilingual bicultural program, this brief handbook describes the program. Guidelines for and expected outcomes of the program are listed. A student checklist for the cultural program is provided. (PR)

Role reversal between parent and child was investigated in an attempt to assess responses of two samples (mothers and students) to children depicted in two hypothetical behavioral settings: a non-threatening and a danger setting. Married versus single status of the samples also was analyzed. The Adult Responses to Children's Behavior (ARCB) scale…

This book is a collection of eight speeches given at a 1978 symposium dealing with citizen participation in the collective bargaining process in public schools. The theme of the papers is public access to and influence on the bargaining process. Five of the eight speeches are followed by a discussion by symposium participants. Some of the topics…

The report documents the achievements of the Parent Information Center, an information and referral service for parents of handicapped children. Documented are the center's relationships with community agencies, presentations, participation in parent advisory boards at the local level, interagency cooperation, consumer outreach, staff training,…

Intended for parents, the guide defines what is meant by an "exceptional" child, considers the educational opportunities open to the exceptional student, and offers suggestions on how parents can ensure that their child receives those opportunities. Sections provide the following information: definitions of various exceptionalities…

This paper discusses factors that affect parent-child relationships when children become adolescents. Several factors are seen to be related to the development of reciprocity in parenting behaviors between adolescents and their parents. Factors related to the development of reciprocity are (1) teenagers' physical and intellectual development and…

Presented is the research and evaluation report of the Milton Avenue (Atlanta, Georgia) Handicapped Children's Early Education Program (HCEEP), designed to provide services in identification, prescriptive diagnosis, intervention with children and parents, and assistance in placement. The development of the program is traced over a 3-year period.…

The document reports on a 3-year research project to measure the acquisition and generalization of teaching and child management behaviors by parents of preschool handicapped chiloren enrolled in the Portage Project. Initial chapters describe treatments (which utilize the parent as the child's primary teacher in a home-based program) and first,…

Designed to help parents meet the extra needs of preschool handicapped children, the booklet provides information and practical suggestions for dealing with self image, creativity, and discipline. Described are activities to develop basic communication, self help, physical, social and academic skills. An additional chapter briefly reviews…

This pamphlet suggests methods of teaching beginning reading using word cards, stories written by a parent, and phonics games. Activities using word cards include writing the name of a person or object on the card and helping the child associate that card directly with the person or object. Stories written by parents usually feature the children…

Provided are suggestions and activities to be used by parents in working with their preschool children. Ten suggestions deal with questions such as how much time should be spent, how to praise the child, and what to do if the child misuses the materials. Specific instructions are given for 15 activities such as puppets, puzzles, teaching songs,…