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Some of these terms may require explanation. " Problems of
behaviour" has been used to cover complaints relating to disobedience,
rudeness, pugnacity, destructiveness, etc. It is quite
distinct from the technical term " behaviour problems,' as used
below, which indicates that whatever the symptom may be, it
has been diagnosed as the reaction of a normal child to an abnormal
environment. " Anxiety manifestations " has been used to cover
such. symptoms as fears, phobias, timidity, night terrors, etc.

In general it may be said that the psychoneurotic conditions
are likely to respond to some form of psychological treatment,
unless home influences are too unfavourable and unmodifiable.
The conditions diagnosed as psychopathic have a strong constitutional
element which usually, though not invariably, renders them
unsuitable for such treatment. The remedy lies in providing
special environment. The behaviour problems call for-readjustment,
or, if necessary, change of home conditions, the intellectual
disabilities for special educational methods, or when extreme, for
special care and appropriate occupational provision. The treatment
of the last group cannot be effectively carried out until
special schools or classes become available, while some members
of the group are incapable of profiting from any form of education.