Reviews the problems of benevolent misdiagnosis in the mental health professions. Misrepresentation of research or diagnosis now has the potential to affect the health care services delivered to large segments of the population. Data that will be the basis of new delivery systems must be accurate and responsible. (SLD)

In the rural regions of Nova Scotia, the Network for Children & Youth of Eastern Nova Scotia is attacking the problem of service fragmentation. The network addresses the multiple factors of health that contribute to the well-being of populations by coordinating the efforts of the 37 member agencies. Accomplishments and practical rules for…

This qualitative study examined the perspectives of three families and the early interventionist in a family-centered early intervention program. Included among the six major issues are: (1) identifying and meeting child or family needs, (2) meaning of child-focused or family-focused intervention, (3) use of family resources or professional…

Presents a brief history of the collaboration between the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and the Hartford, Connecticut, Public Schools. Discussion of the three main areas of collaboration, delivery of health services, health professions minority recruitment, and enrichment and community service, includes discussions of best practices…

Examined availability of various treatment services within a national sample of programs treating adolescent drug abuse patients. Created treatment service delivery profiles and examined them in context of organizational variables. Found that distinct profiles of services existed within residential and outpatient modalities and that these service…

Focuses on partnerships between institutions of higher education and private providers of services, particularly as they relate to traditional student affairs functions. Presents examples of successful outsourcing partnerships to illustrate the potential of this type of service provision. (Contains 11 references.) (GCP)

Describes a video conferencing project involving distance education Masters students in Australia and Hong Kong. Highlights purpose, dialogical approach, and nature of interaction, and presents the project evaluation findings. Concludes that the project demonstrated the feasibility, viability, and effectiveness of teleconferencing as a mode of…

A study involving 342 nonmedical personnel found that although the teachers and paraprofessionals regularly performed health care procedures for students with disabilities, only about half reported being very knowledgeable about them. Procedures most commonly performed solely by teachers and paraprofessionals were colostomy/ileostomy care, tube…

Effects of supported work versus center-based program services were evaluated with four adults with multiple severe disabilities. Results found most participants displayed more alert and active behavior and were involved in more purposeful activity in supported work than in center-based programs. Differences in expectations and staff competence…

This article presents evidence that the broad population of children classified as chronically ill is at increased risk for psychoeducational and language-learning disorders. It describes six health conditions in which language-learning disorders are often present and explores challenging issues for transdisciplinary service delivery. (Author/CR)

Discusses modem speed, factors affecting performance; phone-line limitations; new options: Interactive Services Digital Network (ISDN) and Digital Subscriber Link (DSL); satellite delivery; cable modems; and choosing the right solution. (PEN)

Compares and contrasts the requirements, advantages, and disadvantages of the most common strategies for implementing distance learning. Discusses an emerging large-scale strategy, partnering with a for-profit application service provider (ASP), and describes recent experience with this at California State University, Fullerton. (EV)

This article reviews the research on the benefits of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for the education of children with autism up to 5 or 6 years of age. The most common models for service delivery are presented (home- based and center- or school-based) and a few recent treatment innovations are discussed. (Contains references.) (CR)

This article profiles the Hope Infant Family Support Program in San Diego, California, and its shift to providing educational services in the natural environment. How the program managed this complex change process is discussed, including the development of a vision statement, incentives, skill development, resource allocation changes, and action…

The relationships among the program, placement, and services for a student with disabilities when planning an appropriate education is discussed. A conceptualization of how these components can be approached in an interactive manner, rather than a strictly linear one, is offered within a framework consistent with the law. (Contains references.)…