Developmental-academic and social-emotional checklists completed by teachers were used by the Hawaii Department of Health teams to screen preschool age children. The checklists reliably distinguished between 1,376 developmental referrals and 226 non-referrals. The developmental checklist data indicated that the teachers' most frequent…

MANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE DISADVANTAGED AREAS OF BOSTON MANIFEST SERIOUS EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS WHICH HINDER THEIR PERFORMANCE IN SCHOOL AND OFTEN NEGATE THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. FACTORS IN THE HOME AND NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENT OFTEN CAUSE PROBLEMS SUCH AS ANTAGONISTIC BEHAVIOR IN SCHOOL, ABUSIVENESS…

A heterogeneous group of elementary school children referred for psycho-educational diagnosis were rated on the Devereux Child Behavior Rating Scale and the Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test, scoring for Koppitz Emotional Indicators. Findings suggests that certain DCB factors may be more predictive of emotional problems than others in the scale.…

The article considers issues affecting the role of the mental health therapist of children in foster care in relation to the foster family, biological parents, and the caseworker. The broader role of the therapist as an intervener in the foster care and protective service system is also examined. (Author/DB)

An assessment was taken by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) on violent behavior among adolescents in the United States to guide research towards areas that require intervention. The NIMH gathered information on the risk factors, experiences, and processes related to the development of aggressive, antisocial, and violent behavior…

This study investigated whether behavioral contagion would be observed when socially accepted and socially rejected children were exposed to an emotionally disturbed child for 3 months. (Author/BY)

Presented at the annual meeting of the American Orthopsychiatric Association, Washington, D.C., March 21, 1967. Study supported in part by grants from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Evaluated construct validity of the Missouri Children's Behavior Checklist scales and behavior profiles by determining the relationship between the MCBC and the clinical findings of an interdisciplinary evaluation of children (N=217) referred for developmental disabilities. Analyses showed substantial association between the MCBC and clinical…

Distribution of behavior disturbance in the childhood and postschool years was examined for a five-year birth cohort of mentally retarded young adults. Differences were noted for higher and lower IQ levels, age, and sex. Approximately 60 percent had some behavior disturbance in childhood and young adulthood. (CL)

Interviewed 42 White, female youths regarding possible sexual assault experiences. Half reported at least one sexual molestation. Most of the youths were measurably affected by their assault experiences. Few reported reactions, suggesting severe socioemotional/behavioral disturbances commonly reported in the child sexual assault literature.…

Describes the development and use of an instrument designed to screen young children for emotional and behavioral problems. Focusing on play, language and communication, feelings, relationships, movement and coordination, and regulation of body functions, the instrument can be used by teachers in nursery schools, day care centers, and Head Start…

Three articles presented at the 54th Annual Convention of the American School Health Association discuss: understanding stress with an emphasis on environmental factors; stress management techniques; and questions from the audience pertaining to stress management. (JN)

A follow-up study of 26 children (ages 5-13) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and low intelligence found that children identified with both characteristics have significant behavioral and emotional problems while in their early adolescence. A significant minority had problems at school and with the law. (CR)

Parents of 468 children aged between 12 and 14 participated in a survey of early adolescent behavior. Major undesirable behaviors experienced by parents were fighting with siblings, talking back to adults, moodiness, and school difficulties. Findings are discussed in the context of the challenge of designing and delivering effective early…