Behavior Newsletter

Abstract

We are pleased, with this issue, to introduce our Behavior Newsletter, by Tom Lovitt which we anticipate appearing in the Journal semiannually, and perhaps expanding to a quarterly basis if Tom's journalistic appetites are whetted.

The Behavior Newsletter will attempt to keep our readers up to date — at least partially — with work in behavioral modification and contingency management which appears particularly relevant to the needs and interests of special education. We are sure that Professor Lovitt will welcome newsworthy items from our readers to consider for inclusion in his newsletter. We are also sure that all of us will benefit from the quick and ready access to new information that his writings will provide.

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