The goal of such a consultation program is to develop means of working with school personnel so that behavioral principles can be communicated to the staff and the application of these principles demonstrated; the ultimate intent is to implement the use of behavior modification on a school-wide basis. (JA)

This study compared the sensitivity, specificity, and appropriate and missed identification of a short general health questionnaire for adolescents with the same characteristics of a longer, more detailed questionnaire. (Authors/JA)

This investigation focused on the training of teachers to train students in oral hygiene practices, the evaluation of the impact of this program on the teachers, the training of students by these teachers, and the evaluation of the impact of the program on these students. (JA)

An interview with Susan Dunn, a graduate student of the University of Maryland in the field of dance, who is now blind. (JA)

The author explores the concept of behavior modification through self-reinforcement. This concept allows for greater responsibility for one's own behavior than other strategies. General techniques to alter behavior are presented, along with a detailed case history. (RP)

This paper discusses a value clarification model for health education as an alternative to a purely factual approach which is becoming inadequate in the face of ever increasing amounts of information. This hierarchial model consists of three levels: (1) the information level providing the factual basis; (2) the conceptual level, centering on the…

The authors report on a study designed to assess teachers' attitudes toward the use of Ritalin in the treatment of hyperkinesis in school children. Overall, the attitudes of teachers are cautiously favorable. Although teachers commonly have experience with a pupil using Ritalin, specific and accurate information about the drug is uncommon. (RP)

The authors outline the present system of providing health services in English schools. Some changes in this system accruing from the planned reorganization of the British National Health Service are described and their implications discussed. (RP)

This paper explores the problems of the unwanted child, drawing most of its material from studies of unwed mothers. The consequences of an unwanted birth for the child, the parents and society are discussed. (RP)

The author focuses on the problems of adolescence. The aim of the paper is to: (1) examine and understand the problems of both the adolescent and his parents; (2) examine support available to both parties; and (3) suggest alternative ways for parents, adolescents, educators, and health professionals to cope with the core issues and difficulties of…