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Williams, Katala – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1988
This article outlines learning patterns which can identify the gifted learning-disabled and discusses the importance of early diagnosis, the importance of the student's participation in programs for the learning-disabled as well as for the gifted, and recommendations for helping the student succeed. (JDD)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education
Palek, Mark; And Others – 1988
This in-service manual for administrators and faculty at South Seattle Community College (SSCC) offers information on learning disabilities and describes the college's programs for learning disabled (LD) students. The first sections present legal and professional definitions of learning disabilities; briefly consider such causes of learning…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Colleges, Educational Diagnosis, Individualized Instruction
Kaplan, Linda; And Others – 1986
This four-part report describes Directions for Success, a school-college collaborative project between Middlesex Community College and 15 area school districts designed to provide learning disabled students and their parents with career assessment services and access to information which will enable them to make workable, long-range career plans.…
Descriptors: Career Planning, College School Cooperation, Community Colleges, Cooperative Programs

Nielsen, M. Elizabeth – Exceptionality, 2002
This article summarizes research findings related to the characteristics, identification, and programming for gifted students with learning disabilities. It also presents data from 2 projects that examined the identification and characteristics of this population. Research-generated recommendations are provided and the need for a continuum of…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Clinical Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods

Reis, Sally M.; McCoach, D. Betsy – Exceptionality, 2002
This article reviews research regarding gifted students with disabilities who underachieve. Educators are urged to determine whether underachievement stems from more serious physical, cognitive, or emotional issues, a mismatch between the student and environment, or a personal characteristic, and develop intervention strategies specifically…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Influences, Family Influence
Mangrum, Charles T., II, Ed.; Strichart, Stephen S., Ed. – 1985
A guide to 279 college and universities offering full-service programs for students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities (LDs) is presented. An introductory section discusses what LDs are, what college students with LDs are like, why colleges began providing programs for these students, admissions and support after admission, and how high…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Accessibility (for Disabled), Ancillary School Services, College Admission
Adams, Lois; And Others – 1988
This guide for learning-disabled postsecondary students in Colorado was prepared from information obtained in a survey of 43 postsecondary schools and colleges in Colorado. An introductory section titled "Getting Started" explains the types of postsecondary schools, admissions policies, terminology, and types of services for…
Descriptors: College Admission, College Programs, College Students, Community Colleges
Kupperman, Phyllis; Bligh, Sally; Barouski, Kathy – 1998
This paper provides an overview of hyperlexia, a condition found in children who have precocious reading skills accompanied by significant problems in language, learning, and social skills. These children are described as having superior auditory and visual memory but seem to have better memory for isolated words than words recalled in context.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Clinical Diagnosis
Indiana Univ., Bloomington. Vocational Education Services. – 1983
The major goal of this guide is to provide easily understood information on the basic characteristics of individuals classified as special needs learners (in this case, disadvantaged and handicapped persons) and on basic methods that have been proven to be effective with them. Updated from a previous publication, this handbook is targeted to…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disadvantaged, Educational Resources, Employment Programs