An athlete's emotional response to injury is as important as the injury. Techniques used by physicians and sport psychologists to help athletes overcome emotional distress and play again are discussed. (Author/MT)

Examines the relationship between alcohol consumption and leisure behavior. Discussions include alcohol consumption in relation to leisure activity patterns and experiences, as well as the implications for the leisure service profession and the approaches professionals can use to deter alcohol consumption. (GLR)

Presents the case of a 29-year-old university student with impairments in decoding skills. Factors that contribute to decoding skills are identified, such as phonological and morphological awareness and use of decoding strategies. The assessment and intervention procedures used are explained. The importance of recognizing the emotional needs of…

This collection of four newsletters focuses on abilities and problems of and services for learning disabled persons. Major articles have the following titles and authors: "From Service Receiver to Service Provider: The Learning Disabled Young Adult Moves into the Work World" (A. Roffman); "Our Children's Future in the Workplace" (F. Yauch);…