Classification equations from birth certificate information accurately identified approximately 80 percent of the first-grade children who scored one standard deviation or more below the mean on both a measure of intellectual competence and a measure of adaptive behavior. (Author)

Significant correlations were found between risk group designation and achievement performance. Findings support the predictive validity of screening procedures for group test performance through grade four. Sutdents perform consistently at the same level year to year in a regular class instructional program. (Author)

Seven Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) items distinguish alcoholics in treatment from normals and psychiatric patients. These items have substantial face validity. MMPI scales developed as screening devices for alcoholism did not discriminate the alcoholics in treatment and the psychiatric patients as strongly as did these seven…

The California Child Health Disability Prevention (CHDP) program provides direct patient care by pediatric nurse practitioners in a school setting. Guidelines for instituting similar programs are provided. (JMF)

The Screening Test of Academic Readiness (STAR) was administered to three samples of kindergarten pupils. A series of factor analyses was performed to determine whether the STAR could be used for individualized diagnosis and remediation. Results showed that two oblique factors emerged which had limited meaning. (Author/BW)

The article considers methods and standards for screening infants and young children for visual handicaps. Eye screening at three basic age levels is examined: newborn, six months, and three to five years. (DLS)

Investigated the utility of the Quick Test in screening for gifted students; 57 identified gifted students were administered forms of the Ammons Quick Test. This screening instrument was unable to identify 60% of the sample tested as gifted. (Author)

The usefulness of the Kindergarten Reading Screening Battery (KRSB) in differentiating high and low risk reading children was examined in a followup study of 151 students (mean age 10.9). (PHR)

The usefulness of the Myklebust Pupil Rating Scale (PRS) in diagnosing learning disabilities was studied in 516 third- and fourth-grade school children. It was concluded that the PRS is stable across populations and over time, and that no single subscale was sufficient to predict the total score. (PHR)

Presents a systematic approach, using the most reliable and valid instruments available, allowing a clinician to quickly and accurately diagnose or rule out the presence of alcoholism in a client. Accurate diagnosis allows proper treatment of this disorder, affecting about 6.7 percent of all people. (Author)

Normal and neurologically handicapped six year olds were administered the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test--Form A, the Riley Preschool Developmental Screening Inventory-Designs, the Riley Make-a-Boy, and the McCarthy Scales of Children's Ability Designs. Significant differences were found between the two groups on all instruments. (Author/SJL)

Describes advance arrangements, local preparations and results of lead poisoning testing done in rural southeastern Illinois. Results confirm that lead poisoning is not confined to urban areas. (HS)

Scores on the Psychological Screening Inventory (PSI) were collected during freshman orientation and were used to predict need for counseling and type of presenting problem. Results showed the PSI was effective in discriminating seekers of counseling, presenting-problem category, and some process-outcome variables. (Author)

Research data on a self-administered student health appraisal questionnaire suggests its suitability for use in secondary schools as (1) a supplement to periodic health examination, (2) an inexpensive source of readily available health data for each student, and (3) a useful resource aid for the health education instructor in curriculum planning.…

Identifies developmental, social skill, and problem behavior subdomains that best predict academic achievement and grade promotion or retention in the early school years. Tests of 184 students at the end of kindergarten and then one year later indicate that social skills assessment should be included in kindergarten screening packages. (RJM)