Recent research and Canadian government committee reports concerning juvenile prostitution are reviewed. Proposals are made in the realms of law and social policy; and existing programs are described. (DB)

The observational study investigated social interactions and on-task behavior of 20 severely multihandicapped children in a mainstreaming program. In comparison with nonhandicapped students, severely multihandicapped students interacted with teachers and aides more frequently but showed the same degree of on-task behavior. (Author/DB)

In this analysis, the same data set was subjected to three different popular measurement strategies used in applied behavior analysis and special education (percent, frequency, and statistical procedures). Each strategy generated a different interpretation of the comparative effectiveness of backward chaining and total task training procedures.…

Four issues are discussed regarding measurement of social skills: (1) criteria to identify meaningful social skills, (2) content tapped by specific behavioral measures, (3) degree to which situational factors are included in measurement procedures and devices, and (4) applicability of traditional measures in the assessment of individual children.…

Data from a parent training outcome study demonstrated three types of subject reactivity noted by observers while collecting naturalistic observation data in family homes. Suggestions are made for future research, including the systematic collection of reactivity data during the course of observations and the examination of covariations between…

A discussion of augmentative communication aids for nonreading severely physically handicapped children focuses on factors in movements to electronic aids, criteria for selection of aids, and specific training suggestions. The importance of maintaining flexibility is stressed. (Author/CL)

A survey completed by 40 regular and 54 special education teachers indicated that the majority did not use or used sparingly the existing data collection methods. Ss collected and analyzed academic data more than adaptive, emotional, and social data. A computerized technique was advocated by the author. (CL)

It was concluded that published training procedures are weak with respect to provision of a comprehensive list of well- defined behaviors, experimental analyses, and assessment of generalization. A behavior analysis approach for developing methods for teaching prearithmetic skills is advocated. (Author)

The authors contend that teaching strategies having the most relevance for mainstreaming can be derived from research on generalization of behaviors. Eight categories of generalization techniques for mainstreaming exceptional children are presented, including emphasizing similar components and teaching self management and independent study skills.…

A newly developed audiovisual staff training package on the legal and historical aspects of developmental disabilities was assessed for its educational effectiveness with 100 direct care staff from an institution for the developmentally disabled. Results indicated significant learning effects which were maintained through the followup period.…

The field tested, data based, criterion referenced curriculum includes procedures for individualized education programs, data collection and recording, formative and summative evaluation, a transdisciplinary component, as well as a comprehensive discussion of content and methodology. (Author)

The article provides guidelines and examples for developing individualized instructional programs in either concept development or motor skill development for moderately and severely handicapped learners. (DB)

The article describes the Responsive Teacher Program at the University of Vermont, a competency based undergraduate teacher education program designed to prepare regular educators for mainstreaming handicapped children. (DB)

The special issue contains papers and a panel discussion from the fourth annual symposium on media technology exploring applications and innovations for severely handicapped students. Papers cover such topics as marketing, microcomputers, the audio-tutorial system, evaluation of instructional materials, and teacher made materials. (DB)

"Transenvironmental programming" is presented as a databased approach for promoting regular class success for handicapped students by carefully programing resource room instruction. An experimental study, with a 12-year-old student with behavior problems and academic deficiencies, is described which supports the efficacy of the approach.…