Investigated here are some of the results which can be obtained using the double-sided straight edge. Seventeen possible constructions are presented with solutions or partial solutions given to most. (MP)

Examines the dynamics, values, and limitations of bibliotherapy and discusses the use of bibliotherapy in the classroom. (GW)

The author, a young physically disabled adult, relates some of the special social and emotional problems he faced during adolescence. (SBH)

The Portillo family, who were undocumented workers, were helped to get legal temporary alien status so that their son could be placed in a school for the mentally disabled. (NQ)

Two findings of the Study of Change project conducted by the Research Division of the Institute for the Development of Educational Activities in Los Angeles were discussed. This study, designed to investigate humanistic curricula development, concentrated on the principal and the processes used by the school staff as they attempted to solve common…

The author describes the process and development-related benefits of "participatory research." Her example is of the efforts of Canada's native people to resolve the issue of family and child welfare. (Author/CH)

The parent of a head injured young adult recounts her family's problems learning to cope and gives other examples of the effects of head injuries on sons and daughters, husbands, and wives. Successful and unsuccessful patterns of family coping are noted. (DB)

Provides an overview of the value of employee assistance programs (EAP) as mechanisms to solve organizational problems. The article is based on a field study of 480 EAPs in private sector organizations with 500 or more employees. (JOW)

When an elementary school's most disruptive students were invited to write an advice column about school-related and personal problems, the students were not only genuinely helpful, but also felt better about themselves and began to solve their own problems. (CB)

Presented are problem solving tips for teachers related to mathematical word problems for elementary school students. (RH)

Considers effectiveness of parental positive reinforcement with deviant children by reviewing the following: (1) non-intervention studies, (2) intervention studies, and (3) consumer (parental) satisfaction studies. Results indicate that parents view positive reinforcement as effective and useful although positive reinforcement is not sufficient to…

Examined and compared the use of Public Law 94-142 seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) guidelines, the DSM III (Diagnositc and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 3rd edition), and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) system, in the school setting. The systems agreed in only 37 percent of the cases. (Author/BL)

Examines the Marriage Contract Game which can improve the skills of distressed couples and refocus their attention away from their children and toward their own marriages. Subjects were four distressed couples. Results showed that game play improved couple's problem-solving and positive feeling statements in home discussions of problems. (BH)

Fifth- to seventh-grade students (N=586) who participated in one hour of Rational Emotive Education (a directive approach to teaching rational thinking skills) for six weeks scored higher in posttests of the Com oA Belief Inventory for Students than control Ss (N=738) who received no Rational Emotive Education. Findings suggested the utility of a…

War is a stressful social condition that can be considered a form of child abuse. The holocaust experience, Vietnam, and World War II have all had significant effects on children's emotions and behavior. Problems that arise from these traumatic events are explored. (DF)