Problems associated with the school psychologists traditional assessment functions and methodology are identified and contrasted with the need for assessment information that can contribute meaningfully to the formulation and evaluation of educational interventions. (Author/LMO)

This article reviews current literature on the experiences of mothers, fathers, and siblings of developmentally disabled children with an aim to sensitizing the school psychologist to how these factors may impact upon the disabled child's experiences. Parent training in behavioral techniques, counseling, and therapy are suggested as possible…

The influence of a student's background and setting upon school psychologists' diagnostic and program decisions was investigated. Results indicated that psychologists' decisions were not influenced by a student's background, school setting, or the psychologist's work setting. Findings suggested that school psychologists are not biased by these…

Social drug use by adolescents is reviewed and information on school-based prevention programs is provided. Programs which have social skills training as a major component appear effective in reducing use of alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana. School psychologists may facilitate school prevention programs, involve parents in prevention, and…

In diagnosis and treatment of auditory processing disorders, roles of the following professionals on interdisciplinary teams are examined: classroom teacher, reading teacher, speech-language pathologist, psychologist, parent, and audiologist. (CL)

The school psychologist's role in providing case consultation is illustrated for two problems which may be associated with a teacher's lack of objectivity: (1) transference--perception of current situations in light of past experiences; and (2) theme interference--displacement of an unresolved conflict onto current personalities or situations.…

An ecologically-based model is offered to guide the assessment activities of school psychologists at the preschool level. The uniqueness of the preschool population, the multidimensional structure of the assessment process, and the connection between assessment results and the intervention strategies are emphasized. (Author/LMO)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of ethnic minority group members in school psychology training programs in the United States. Results from a survey of school psychology programs suggested that more intensive efforts are needed to attract minorities into the field. (Author/LMO)

Reviewed state implementation plans required by Public Law 94-142 to determine whether psychologists were mentioned as appropriate members of multidisciplinary evaluation teams. Results indicated that even though states' implementation guidelines infrequently identified psychologists for participation on multidisciplinary teams, 81 percent of the…

The issue of congruence and consistency among multiple team estimates of child functioning was addressed. Multihandicapped children were assessed by an interdisciplinary developmental diagnostic team using several developmental/behavioral scales. Assessments revealed evidence of team congruence in diagnosis. Data analysis indicated consistency…

Based on a survey of service provider psychologists, describes (1) their age, sex, ethnicity, years since degree licensure, state association membership, and "National Register" listing; (2) primary and secondary employment settings; (3) professional practices; and (4) aspects of independent practice. (GC)

Psychologists must often make decisions about the significance of scaled score differences between subtests on the WISC-R. Differences which are statistically significant at the .05 and .01 level are presented. Cautions concerning the interpretation of statistically significant differences are discussed. (Author)

Describes the extinction of demanding behaviors of a nine-year-old boy by placing responsibility for behavioral reinforcement directly under his own control. The therapist assumed that the behavioral pattern of the paranoid personality is characterized by an overdependence upon environmental reinforcers and therefore used the self-management…

This paper examines the relationship of a town-supported mental health program and the town's public school system. Highlighted are the variety of problems which develop and strategies adopted to resolve the problems. (Author)

Draws on the experience of an innovative school mental health project, emphasizing early detection and prevention of school adjustment problems, to describe emergent, needed roles for school psychologists. (Author)