This analysis indicates that the majority of African American students at this predominantly white university drank in a responsible manner; other drug use was almost nonexistent. Strong peer disapproval was exhibited toward drug users and alcohol abusers. Implications for intervention, prevention, and policy decisions on the college campus are…

Describes an agency's implementation of problem-solving consultation. Case examples are used to illustrate various components and efforts made to evaluate perceptions of problem solving consultation. Strategies to guide further implementation of consultation at the systems level are summarized. Discusses areas in which additional resources would…

Examines some common behavior problems in middle schools and explores research-based implications for establishing a positive and supportive learning environment. Discusses the emergent role that school personnel play in promoting positive academic and behavioral outcomes for all students. Presents specific proactive strategies for supporting and…

Child development happens within the social, cultural, political, environmental, and economic contexts of a particular place, but researchers and policy makers describe best practice in the field as if one size fits all. An early interventionist's experience illustrates how ruralness and community characteristics impact practice. Collaboration…

This study examined the impact of a literacy intervention comprised of four parent workshops about reading to children on preschoolers' receptive vocabulary. Findings indicated that children of parents attending the workshops had a significant 7- point increase in their Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test scores at a 7-month follow-up. Parent…

Thirty children (age 2) were assigned to three system approaches: vocabulary in a grid format organized taxonomically; vocabulary in a grid format organized schematically; and vocabulary in an integrated scene organized schematically. Children performed poorly in all conditions but were able to locate more items in the schematic scene condition.…

The First Step to Success program was implemented with 22 kindergartners who showed early signs of developing antisocial behaviors. All 16 who completed the program showed significantly increased levels of academic engaged time, with follow-up levels generally maintained at acceptable levels. Overall behavioral improvement was significant but…

This article reviews the extent and quality of empirical literature on social interaction for young children with autism, reviews existing descriptive and experimental research on relations between autism and characteristics that support social development, highlights possible directions for future research, and summarizes recommendations for…

This article evaluates the scientific basis (primarily gained through uncontrolled, descriptive studies) of various sensory and motor interventions for children with autism and concludes that most categories of interventions, including sensory integration, sensory stimulation approaches, auditory integration training, and prism lenses, have shown…

Examines the evolution of new professional roles and relationships in early childhood inclusive care and education, including the early intervention specialist, speech-language pathologist, physical therapist, and occupational therapist. Provides key questions for early childhood professionals, especially classroom teachers, to stimulate…

A total involvement project in a mainstream upper school was initiated by a British local education authority as part of a restructuring of support for pupils with behavioral/emotional difficulties. Exclusion was reduced, the behavioral management structure was improved, and a higher quality of support was offered at earlier stages. (Contains 9…

In this investigation of the effects of Turkey's early childhood education system on children's development, children in educational preschool, custodial preschool, and home care were studied. Mothers of half the children were trained for two years. Children in the educational preschool and children with trained mothers had the greatest degrees of…

This article applies whole language techniques to children with cultural and linguistic differences and provides guidelines for enabling speech-language pathologists to assume a role of active involvement. Whole language can provide a context for involvement in the areas of bilingual education and other language and dialect learning and for…

Assessment of 67 elementary-aged subjects with behavioral/emotional disturbances admitted to a school and day treatment program within a psychoeducational center found that 54 percent exhibited some kind of speech and/or language disorder. Implications for diagnosis and treatment are discussed. (JDD)

Basic features and methodological requirements of a cognitive-behavioral perspective on childhood anxieties and phobias and their social and academic implications are discussed. Topics addressed include disorder classification, multimethod problem solving, data collection treatment techniques, and the role of teachers. (TJH)