Intended to help those concerned with the rights and priviledges of the handicapped, the bibliography cites approximately 150 print and non-print sources of information on legislation and advocacy for the exceptional individual. Four major sections cover the following: (1) legal factors and problems within the family setting; (2) legal factors and…

A case of a problem boy is presented. The author then describes how the school psychologist dealt with the case successfully by helping the parents and the teacher modify their approach to the boy. (SE)

An analogue study was conducted to ascertain whether hiring preferences for psychologists are influenced by race, sex, marital status or physique. It was found that applicants who were either Black or female were preferred by the counseling center respondents, and that applicants who were without physical limitation were preferred. (Author)

This article presents models of the school as an organization, and of consultation suited to such an organization. A program of consultation to an inner-city, junior high school faculty based on these two models is described and evaluated. (Author/CTM)

A rural school district with no psychological services and a nearby university education clinic designed and implemented a short-term clinical program for the district schools. Objectives for the project were defined by the district and the university. A group of 41 children was assessed and given follow-up treatment. (Author)

This paper reviews several forces, singly and in interaction, that are producing an impetus for change in both the practice of and training in school psychology. Imperatives for change in professional training and practice are reviewed. (Author)

Most people in the counseling field conceive of Afro-American culture as a homogeneous and static entity. This article suggests serious limitations to this conceptualization, advocating that counselors try to understand Afro-American culture as an organization of diverse elements. (Author/GC)

Single subject (N=1) research strategies deserve increased emphasis in the training of school psychologists. Single subject methodology has demonstrated credibility in research and in monitoring effects of professional interventions. Presented at the 8th Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists in Kansas City, Kansas,…

The paper reviews WISC/WISC-R comparison studies which have been conducted with a wide variety of samples. Caution is advised in the interpretation of a WISC/WISC-R difference, as a discrepancy of one SD may not be meaningful. (Author)

This article reported the results of a survey of 210 school psychologists' research and information needs across several areas of practice. The usefulness of a number of journals and other resources were evaluated. It was concluded that several areas of research identified as crucial to practice have been neglected in training and in research…

Investigated fifth graders', teachers', and school psychologists' assessment of acceptability of three types of group contingencies (dependent, independent, and interdependent) that entail a consequence of positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior. Fifth graders rated all three types of group contingencies mildly acceptable. Teachers and…

Academic and research-oriented psychologists are discontinuing membership in the American Psychological Association in increasing numbers, feeling it no longer serves thir interests. Major reorganization of the association to stem polarization is being considered. (MSE)

A survey of counseling services in California programs for the deaf indicated a continuing need to expand school counseling programs and community mental health resources. Survey results are compared with a similar study conducted 10 years earlier, and seven new recommendations are made. Thirty-eight existing programs in California are listed.…

Three cases of school-aged children experiencing problems in peer relations, disturbing habits, school refusal, and inappropriate classroom behaviors are presented. Interventions in each of the cases involved both standard school-based strategies and family interventions. Results suggest the potential usefulness of strategic family interventions.…

This article explores the premise that family systems factors influence the likelihood of referral follow-up and success. Family systems theories describing how families support child behavior problems and how family hierarchies influence the decision to follow through on referrals are discussed. (Author/LMO)