The role of the mental health professionals in helping parents of handicapped children is explored. (CL)

Because a state must provide personal security for children in its care, possible false positive errors in identifying maltreatment are less grievous in schools and other institutions than in families. States have a legal duty to prevent intrusions upon privacy that may damage self-esteem. School psychologists have to prevent such intrusions. (JAZ)

The translation of research into practice in school psychology is seen as having three related but distinct components: (1) the application of research findings to practice; (2) practice as a form of research; and (3) practice informing research. It is concluded that research and practice are compatible, but that stereotypic thinking about…

This article identifies factors which have contributed to difficulty in implementing the scientist-practitioner (S-P) model as a training doctrine in school psychology. Various conceptualizations of S-P training are discussed and the fundamental principles upon which the S-P model is built are identified. (Author/LMO)

Surveyed school psychologists (N=127) practicing under three types of state criteria used in identifying children as seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) to determine the legal accuracy of their identifications of 12 behavioral descriptions of specific disorders. Found considerable differences in the perceptions of school psychology personnel.…

The article examines how teachers and school psychologists can work together more effectively in using school psychologists' testing skills and helping them to provide better psychological assessment services. (CB)

A short-term resolution of the professional differences separating the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists appears impossible. There have been some joint efforts by the groups that may lead to constructive movement in matters of concern such as professional autonomy and comprehensive service…

The realities of indirect service delivery are examined, and indirect services that might ideally be provided are considered. Obstacles to moving into a more indirect service oriented model of service delivery, including system-level factors, personal factors, and training factors are discussed. Suggestions are provided for overcoming obstacles.…

Results of a national survey of counseling psychologists indicated they spend the majority of their professional time providing individual psychotherapy; are eclectic in theoretical orientation; are increasingly identified with the work setting of private practice; and are satisfied with their graduate and internship training. (Author/BL)

Behavioral technologies have provided psychologists with considerable power to influence opinions and behavior. This article examines possible problems experienced as a consequence of this power. The use of behavioral technology is likely to produce changes in the values, beliefs, and behavior of social science practitioners. (Author.LHW)

Using career history data from a sample (n = 622) of academic psychologists, this paper examines the extent, patterns, and consequences of interinstitutional job mobility. Finding relatively low levels of job mobility in general, the data also show effects on tenure, promotion, salary, and institutional barriers which are different for males and…

Provides a justification for identifying alternative work settings for school psychologists and describes one school psychologist's experience practicing in a business/industrial setting. The relationship between the services provided in this setting and the services traditionally provided by school psychologists in schools is described.…

Examined the preferences of school psychologists and school staff for reports varied in respect to organization as reflected in expert versus novice problem-solving strategies. The results indicate a preference across all professional groups for the traditionally organized school psychological report. (Author/BL)

A historical perspective of the role of school psychologists is outlined, including a discussion of recent developments that encourage a reconceptualization of school psychologists' traditional assessment activity. (Author/LMO)

Reviews assumptions, potential uses and misuses, research base, and developmental goodness of fit of behavioral and cognitive approaches to the treatment of childhood depression. Empirical data and rational analysis based on developmental considerations are used in evaluating the merits of the various therapeutic approaches. Implications for…