A reasonably accurate knowledge of the location of certain learning functions has been achieved through the steady accumulation of data concerning hemispheric specialization. One learning disabilities teacher (van den Honert, 1977) applied hemisphere specialization techniques to eliminate processing conflicts between the hemispheres by sending word information to the left hemisphere while occupying the right hemisphere with noncompeting information. The Loveless-Blau technique is another example of an effort to employ neuropsychological concepts to learning. Concentrating on spelling, these researchers cut off the visual modality altogether. The purpose of the technique was to stimulate the right hemisphere, linked specifically to "manual pattern" recognition, by using the tactile modality of left hand to right hemisphere. Further investigations using matched groups of learning disabled students are needed to determine which multisensory techniques are most effective: those using the right hand alone or those using the left hand alone. More research needs to be done on the absence of the visual input while learning spelling from raised letters. Also to be explored is a procedure for learning words utilizing the concomitant use of visual stimulation either in the form of picture or configuration cues. While successful reading and writing requires the interaction of both hemispheres for normal learners, the activation of right hemisphere processing alone may hold more promise for the severely word-disabled. (Sixteen references are attached.) (MG)