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Show L .L ii i in ni.iiii.l.iiiiiii iiii-T-i n : 'J -p-v it I .Jl L ri I NEIL DEETS gets his blood pressure taken by Ruth Sowards during the Lions mobile clinic this week. Dr. Goates speaks on help for exceptional children The Special Education Advisory Committee for the Uintah School District, under the direction of Mrs. Arvel Tassainer, hosted Delbert Goates, M.D., a child psychologist. Dr. Goates spoke at two different meetings on April 29 to parents and educators. In the afternoon he spoke on the management of the exceptional child in the classroom. He told how to recognize and deal with the exceptional child, giving examples of how to adapt classes to help this type of child. He also gave some insight into proper medication and why it is more important im-portant for the hyperactive child than diet. Most of the elementary teachers in the district were present in the afternoon af-ternoon as well as many teachers from the Vernal Junior High. Acting superintendent, Phil Ellis, was also present. At the evening meeting, Dr. Goates discussed the broader aspects of child rearing, parent-child relations, discipline and appropriate positive mental health as it relates to the exceptional ex-ceptional child. Dr. Goates stressed the importance of proper value placement, and stated that "parents are for the benefit of children children are not for the benefit of parents." Parents have the primary responsibility for the emotional good health of children. Techniques for behavior changes were discussed, with the following ideas stressed: Remember that it is not the nature of the child error that is important, but what is going on inside his head. When combating negative behavior, do not use negative responses. Adequate rewards will produce positive responses. Adequate rewards are not bribes, a bribe is a reward offered as inducement to betray a trust. There is no betrayal when rewards are given for positive behavior. He told parents to take time to like themselves. "If you do not like yourself, your-self, it is hard to like others," he stated. He also suggested parents shy away from controlling their children. "Treat your children as if they were guests in your home," suggested Dr. Goates. This seminar is only the beginning of the campaign for public awareness, Mrs. Tassainer said. More guest speakers are planned for fall. Parents and teachers who are interested in learning more about behavioral problems may contact Mrs. Tassainer for information. mm; o umm inmi ZfiM Vj .i A ' 'i Lb'- 'nf - KARL MIGLIORI takes aim as he checks a person for glaucoma by shooting a burst of harmless air into the patients eye. The $ Lions clinic was manned by volunteers. j JONS w , i n M f 1 i i , - 1 CL;;' 'ICAL TST!g y;?; S i- ) f H ? I i j - fl ' THE UTAH LIONS Mobile testing van was at the National Guard I Armory this week testing blood pressure, glaucoma and blood sugar. f, t |