ABSTRACT
WSs are often at the mercy of overwhelming fears and anxieties, frustrating demands, inordinate distractibility, uncontrollable impulsivity, and acute resistance to change. In many cases, they have little in the way of resources to help them withstand these pressures. Because of the high frequency of behavior problems and occasional clinical disorder, most of the families of WSs live under unstable and stressful conditions. Parents, teachers, and others are often troubled by WSs’ inappropriate behavior and their continual need for attention and supervision. Few caretakers can avoid feeling discouraged, at least at times, by their lack of control over WSs’ maladaptive behavior.
