It is important for those working with the mentally retarded to encourage them to make their own decisions on the use of their leisure time. (JD)

Drug abuse is frequently the result of deficits in human development process and is one of several behavior patterns with which the individual attempts to fill an "emotional vacuum." Effective drug abuse prevention must involve the improvement of environment. A distinction is made between primary prevention, secondary prevention, and…

Employee reactions to the opportunity to participate in a job enrichment program were examined in relation to higher-order need satisfaction levels. It was found that employees whose higher-order needs were less satisfied were more likely to volunteer for job enrichment. (Author)

This article portrays the counselor as a life-skills coach who is able to assess human needs and to provide both developmental and remedial instruction in critical areas. Salient fields for teaching basics are identified and six arenas in which the counselor-coach may work are suggested. (Author)

Female nursing students maintained a profile of needs consistent with the traditional view of those in their profession while reflecting some of the significant changes occurring among college women between 1959 and 1973. (RL)

Shows the existence of gatekeepers in five ethnic neighborhoods and identifies the functions which they perform. These are job and housing location, health advice and aid, legal aid, and the provision of counseling and information. (Author/AM)

Using a sample of four Illinois secondary vocational programs, the study attempted to test and cross-validate the construct of student self-ratings and teacher ratings of generalizable mathematics skills for handicapped students. Findings show a wide disagreement between the two ratings. Further research is suggested. (CH)

A telephone survey obtained data from parents of 82 moderately retarded young adults. Questions related to parents' perception of the transitional process for their child. Problems identified include parents' low expectations, limited agency involvement, and a lack of planning. (CH)

Describes application of a preschool education program in an Ortonville, Michigan, school district. The six programs are grouped in the same location, meet a variety of needs, and are part of a larger community cluster. Combining programs benefits both children and adults. (CJH)

A seven-step procedure designed to direct and encourage inservice staff development presentations by special services personnel is described. Steps include needs assessment, analysis of logistics, development of objectives, arrangement for incentives, preparation of content/format materials, presentation, and evaluation. (Author/DB)

The authors review several existing models of vocational assessment for the special needs learner. They argue the need to include generalizable skills assessment information in the vocational assessment process and provide suggestions for incorporating this information in the vocational assessment process for the special needs learner. (CH)

Telephone interviews with 48 parents of young adults with mental and physical disabilities found parents identified their greatest planning needs in the areas of living situation, socialization, and employment. There was a positive relationship between planning for adult needs and family functioning. (Author/DB)

The difficulties faced by migrant children are described. Ways of improving the education of migrant children and youths are addressed, and resources are listed. (MT)

Reviews the first decade of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act and evaluates the process of providing education to handicapped students. Examines changes in the place of the disabled in American society. Argues that a single educational system, special for all students, is needed. (Author/CH)

A survey of 303 Missouri home economics teachers attempted to identify factors that positively affect teachers' self-perceived competence to teach clothing construction to mainstreamed, physically handicapped students. Primary factors were (1) personal clothing construction experience, (2) college course that dealt with disabilities, and (3) years…