Designed for use with emotionally and behaviorally disordered students, the materials presented in the column are intended to meet the developmental needs of the population, prevent or reduce crisis situations, or foster student awareness of alternative ways of handling conflict. (PHR)

Direct observation is consistent with the multidimensional approach specified in the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Furthermore, it is directly related to psychoeducational planning, consultation, and intervention, and it is a credible information source. (Author/CP)

No relationship between crowding and the occurrence of misconduct was found. A second study investigated the effect of incarceration and sentencing upon the inmates' anxiety level. Significant effects due to incarceration and sentencing were absent. (Author)

The Halstead Neuropsychological Test Battery for Children profiles revealed that neuropsychological behavior deficits of impaired asthmatic children exist predominantly in visualizing and remembering spatial configurations, in incidental memory, and in planning and executing visual and tactile motor tasks. (Author)

Evaluates the effectiveness of two components of parent training programs: (1) parents recording their own ignoring and rewarding behavior, and (2) verbal social reinforcement from peers and the consultant. Subjects were 40 parents of children (seven to nine years) with behavior problems. (MP)

Provides practical advice for the caregiver whose group includes children with behavioral disorders. (MP)

The effects of group dependent and group interdependent reinforcement contingencies on the level of socially appropriate behaviors emitted by emotionally handicapped elementary school students were examined. Findings suggested that both group dependent and group interdependent reinforcement contingencies were effective in increasing the level of…

The paper reviews recent research on the effectiveness of behavioral self-control procedures with children and adolescents with behavior problems. A range of procedural variations is discussed, and empirical evidence on the use of self-control procedures in educational setting is evaluated. (Author/PHR)

Behavior abnormalities in the neurologically disabled child are due to cerebral dysfunction and not necessarily to mismanagement on the part of the parents. (JD)

A multifaceted outcome design was used to investigate the results of brief, system-oriented family therapy. Describes the methods used and provides an overview of clients' status on a variety of outcome measures. Results indicate that the majority of families did well on most of the measures considered. (Author)

Academic and behavior management techniques for school and home use with behavior disordered children are described. Among school management techniques identified is the Personal Intervention Paper, a chart on which the student tracks his/her problem behavior and receives a reward for reduction of occurrence. Home management techniques included…

Research is reviewed on the relationship of allergies including sensitivity to artificial food coloring to learning and behavior disabilities. (CL)

Self Achievement and Growth through Education (SAGE) is a brief intervention program for behaviorally disturbed adolescents designed to develop coping skills so they may return to regular classes as soon as possible. (MB)

Describes a semester-length course in the management of the behaviorally disordered, based on the use of simulation and roleplaying. Includes evaluation and results. (Author/LS)

Symptoms of hyperactivity and possible relationships of condition to various hereditary and physical factors are examined. Various methods of dealing with the problem are presented, and the need to provide hyperactive children with appropriate outlets of activity is emphasized. (RW)