{"title":"Is It ADHD, LD, Depression or Allergies? Considerations for Appropriate Diagnosis.","authors":"D. Knowlton","doi":"10.1300/J008V13N01_05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V13N01_05","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This article presents a model for understanding the complexity of diagnosing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The model uses a continuum of attentional skills to help the reader understand why accurate diagnosis is so important. Issues related to differential determination of attentional problems that may be attributed to learning disabilities, allergies and childhood depression are explored. Specific guidelines to help teachers understand how to judge the appropriateness and comprehensiveness of the diagnostic process are provided.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"75 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121434185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Teaching Families To Collaborate: From a Mad Hatter's Tea Party to Effective Program Planning.","authors":"Christine A. Schnieders, Anne T. Tafoya","doi":"10.1300/J008V13N01_03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V13N01_03","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Families, being an essential component of a student's educational program, must feel valued and involved in any planning or discussion relating to children or siblings with disabilities. A collaborative, cooperative, and caring environment must be established in order for parents and professionals to work together. Sensitivity and understanding of ethnic and cultural values and differences is an important element in any interaction between families, caregivers, and other professionals. This article examines the roles, perceptions, and expectations of parents, families, and professionals relating to program planning for persons with disabilities. Guidelines and checklists are provided for families and service providers in order to improve participation and collaboration in conferences and program planning meetings.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123597437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Children Who Are Homeless: Implications for Educational Diagnosticians","authors":"Barbara J. Yamaguchi, S. Strawser, Kyle Higgins","doi":"10.1300/J008V13N01_04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V13N01_04","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Families with children are the fastest growing group of persons who are homeless. In order to address the educational needs of children and youth who are homeless, educators and diagnosticians must be aware of (a) legal mandates for the education of children and youth who are homeless; (b) barriers to education presented by school requirements; (c) effects of homelessness on children and youth; and (d) the role the educational diagnostician can play in the provision of services for these students. This article addresses these areas as well as offers suggestions for practice.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"61 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123639521","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Israeli Elementary School Students' and Teachers' Attitudes Towards Mainstreaming Children with Disabilities","authors":"S. Reiter, Michal Schanin, Emanual Tirosh","doi":"10.1300/J008V13N01_02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V13N01_02","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The present study examined attitudes of Israeli elementary school students (N = 2845) and their teachers (N = 145) towards children with disabilities and mainstreaming. Correlations were sought between several independent variables, some common to both groups, and others specific to one or the other. No correlations were found between students' and teachers' attitudes towards children with disabilities and towards mainstreaming. Findings indicated that the Israeli students displayed a custodial, patronizing attitude, while the teachers' approach was of a more medical and diagnostic nature. The most significant background variable found to correlate with positive students' attitudes towards their peers with handicaps was previous contact with children with them. The variable of previous contact did not affect teachers' attitudes.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"143 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122775771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"School Counselors and Clinical Supervision: Perspectives to Facilitate Counseling Services in the Schools","authors":"T. D. Crespi","doi":"10.1300/J008V13N01_07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V13N01_07","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Clinical supervision reflects a critical component to the training and development of a school counselor. Unfortunately, despite the value placed on clinical supervision during graduate training, the importance of clinical supervision as continuing education for the practicing school counselor remains somewhat enigmatic. This article considers the concept of school-based clinical supervision as a valuable facet to a comprehensive continuing development program in special services.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115868747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Giangreco, S. Edelman, T. E. Luiselli, Stephanie Z. C. Macfarland
{"title":"Reaching Consensus about Educationally Necessary Support Services: A Qualitative Evaluation of VISTA.","authors":"M. Giangreco, S. Edelman, T. E. Luiselli, Stephanie Z. C. Macfarland","doi":"10.1300/J008V13N01_01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V13N01_01","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This article describes a qualitative evaluation of VISTA (Vermont Interdependent Services Team Approach) based on extensive observations and interviews. A description of VISTA is provided followed by data pertaining to how teams functioned prior to VISTA use and three primary evaluation questions: (a) Does VISTA do what it purports to do? (b) What impact does VISTA have on team members' practices and interactions? and (c) What are the limitations of VISTA and potential improvements from a consumer-based perspective? The data and discussion offer the reader insights into VISTA use and offer suggestions for future research.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125033562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Psychoeducational Interventions with Southeast Asian Students","authors":"Theresa Liu, Chieh-Lan Li","doi":"10.1300/J008v13n01_09","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008v13n01_09","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract School personnel are confronting the challenge of serving an increasing number of students from Southeast Asian backgrounds. We have formulated an ecological approach in order to serve these students sensitively and effectively. The approach begins by understanding the student's socio-cultural context, including socioeconomic status, the impact of acculturation on the student and his/her family, and the “Catch 22” situation (when less acculturated, these students have difficulty in school and society; when more acculturated, they have conflicts at home) that immigrant children are experiencing. A case study illustrates how a school psychologist applied this ecological approach in practice.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121643137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reading Recovery: Implications for Special Education.","authors":"Nadine A. Pedron","doi":"10.1300/J008V12N01_03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V12N01_03","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"84 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114860282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Peer Leadership Programs in Schools: Historical Perspectives and Plans for Implementation.","authors":"Mark A. Weisbender, M. E. Edwards","doi":"10.1300/J008V12N01_07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V12N01_07","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This paper presents an outline for implementing a peer leadership program in the schools. It provides a brief overview of the historical roots of peer leadership. This paper also addresses issues relevant to implementing a peer leadership program such as selecting peer leaders, the roles peer leaders play in education, the role of educators in this process and how educators can be involved in peer leadership programs to create a more effective learning environment in the school. Peer leadership is discussed in the context of the public schools with a focus on future directions that peer leadership may pursue.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126487455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Independent and Interdependent Group Contingencies: Smoothing the Rough Waters","authors":"C. Skinner, Craig S. Cashwell, Merrily S. Dunn","doi":"10.1300/J008V12N01_04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J008V12N01_04","url":null,"abstract":"Independent and interdependent group contingencies have many applied advantages for influencing behaviors in school settings. However, there are negative side effects associated with these group oriented contingencies. A scenario is presented that illustrates some negative side effects of independent and interdependent group oriented contingencies. Specific recommendations for altering group oriented contingencies to reduce these negative side effects and increase the probability that teachers will use these contingencies to increase students' academic performance and prosocial behaviors follows the scenario.","PeriodicalId":287957,"journal":{"name":"Special services in the schools","volume":"106 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124119212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}