A recent revision of the proposed DSM III description of the borderline category is presented with reference to the work of Masterson and Grinker. The contributions of Roger Shapiro and his group to a psychoanalytic formulation of the developmental and familial dynamics are summarized with reference to genetic factors and the lack of validation,…

The document provides the final report of Project INSTEP (Inservice Training Programs), a pilot project to develop, implement, and evaluate an innovative inservice training program for public school teachers of the behaviorally disordered. An introductory chapter reviews program objectives and rationale. A second chapter outlines components of…

The school programs of 60 secondary level emotionally handicapped students were supplemented with support services provided through a cooperative program developed between the school system and a drug abuse program. Objectives of the project, titled Special Education Intervention Project, were concerned with modifying students' undesirable…

Two studies of a total of 17 preadolescent emotionally disturbed children were undertaken to observe children's reflective and naturalistic social cognition, and to utilize a developmental sequence of levels of interpersonal understanding to evaluate the interpersonal problem solving skills of emotionally disturbed children. Individual interviews…

In the first article, a discussion is given of proficiency, procedures and materials for performance evaluation, instructional placement, and effective teaching tactics for two areas of instruction--word pronunciation and reading comprehension. A measurement focus rather than a method focus toward teaching is emphasized. The second article…

ABSTRACT NOT AVAILABLE.

Recent court decisions and federal legislation which have contributed to conflicts in the delivery of services to emotionally disturbed adolescents are reviewed and possible solutions are examined. The impact of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Public Law 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) are assessed along with such…

The study investigated three variables--juvenile delinquency, academic achievement, and attention span--with 77 incarcerated juveniles [18 emotionally handicapped (EH), 20 learning disabled (LD), 19 educable mentally retarded (EMR), and 20 nonidentified]. The Detroit Tests of Learning Aptitude were used for testing in the areas of visual and…

This manual describes the academic and clinical curricula used for the past several years in a child mental health specialist training program. The materials focus on: (1) philosophy of the training program; (2) skills and competencies needed by child mental health specialists; and (3) orientation activities for the trainees. The program is…

Project PISCES (a Pilot Infusion System for Career Experiential Studies) combines curriculum and work experience components to meet the vocational education needs of emotionally disturbed and learning disabled students in Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) Unit No. 23. Core elements of Project PISCES include a curriculum which focuses on self…

The bibliography lists approximately 100 citations of documents discussing the ways in which toys are used with handicapped children. It is explained that the materials listed cover uses ranging from simple play and recreation to more remediation and therapy oriented approaches. Citations are organized alphabetically by author according to their…

Approximately 250 abstracts of currently active (1975-1976) British research into child psychiatric disorder and normal social development are presented. It is explained that the information was gathered from a 1974 survey of research and education organizations, child psychiatrists at medical schools, and the heads of academic departments of…

Intended for regular class teachers, the booklet provides information to aid in mainstreaming the emotionally disturbed (ED) child. Sections address the following areas: characteristics of the ED child (identification, theories on behavioral problems, the Pupil Behavior Rating Scale); teaching methods (general guidelines and guidelines for dealing…

The opinions of 162 psychologists, 842 teachers, 125 public school administrators and 50 state departments of education were surveyed regarding the current status of service delivery and school psychology. The first questionnaire was directed to coordinators of school psychological services and school psychologists and requested information about…

Summarized are 89 projects which served exceptional students in all 67 Florida school districts and were funded during the 1975-76 school year under P.L. 91-230 Title VI B (Education of the Handicapped Act) as ammended by P.L. 93-380 and P.L. 94-142. Projects are divided into the following major areas; Florida Learning Resources System,…