Explained are the basic thrust, objectives, and target populations, as well as the rights and protections provided for in the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142) and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973. (IM)

In a study comparing the reactions of 20 Black and 20 White university students to questions on mental retardation, it was found that Black Ss allowed more effect by the environment and less potential for economic employment by mentally retarded persons than White Ss. (IM)

Fifty states and the District of Columbia were contacted by questionnaire to survey preschool handicapped children teacher certification guidelines. (IM)

An approach to treatment of hyperactive children is suggested which is based on the assumption that the hyperactive child is actually understimulated and hyperactive behaviors function to increase the external stimulation to approach a more optimal level. (Author/GW)

Examined are the potential contributions of research on social reciprocity to the assessment and remediation of social withdrawal among educationally handicapped preschool children. (Author)

During the 1960's, a good deal of research was conducted on the psychological nature and measurement of creativity and on curriculum and instruction in the nurturing of creativity. (Author)