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Special Class Placement for Conduct Problem Children.

Conduct problem first graders were randomly assigned to either a special class of 8 children (N=23) or regular classes (N=16). Treatment children attended special classes for 8 months and then returned to regular classes. No significant differences between groups existed at referral. Both groups imp...

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Published in:Exceptional Children Vol. 44; no. 1; pp. 24 - 31
Main Authors: O'Leary, Susan G., Schneider, Marlene R.
Format: Article
Published: Sage Publications Inc. Sep1977
Subjects:
Education of problem children
Problem children
Behavior disorders in children
Classroom environment
Exceptional children
Children
Special education
Education
United States
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Summary:Conduct problem first graders were randomly assigned to either a special class of 8 children (N=23) or regular classes (N=16). Treatment children attended special classes for 8 months and then returned to regular classes. No significant differences between groups existed at referral. Both groups improved significantly on a teacher rating scale and observed classroom behavior. The treatment group scored significantly higher than controls on reading achievement 1 month after returning to regular classes. Alternative models of intervention are discussed.