Abstract
Historical trends of the school psychological services in Norway has been exemplified by the service in the municipality of Aalesund and by the clients referred to the service in this community. From being a service that was influenced by mental health clinics with a psychodynamic approach, it has developed into a more school- and education-orientated service. The service has also developed from an individual, diagnostic-treatment approach to clients, toward a systems approach where the learning environment and co-operation with teachers and school administrators is becoming more important. The service now covers all age groups from infancy to the age of 20, and in some instances beyond that age. The clients of the service in the school year of 1985/ 86 are further described with regard to age, gender, referring agencies, reasons for referral and initiatives taken by the school psychological service.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.