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Gallagher, James J. – Journal of Special Education, 1979
The author's response to H. Reed's paper (EC 115 148) on the nature of the relationship between biological defects and educational aptitude and achievement stresses that knowledge of biological causes provides educators with little, if any, practical information to help affected children progress. (For other responses and a rebuttal see EC 115…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Biological Influences, Educational Diagnosis

Balow, Bruce – Journal of Special Education, 1979
The author's response to H. Reed's paper (EC 115 148), on the relationship between biological defects and educational aptitude and achievement, refutes Reed's three main points of view on empirical grounds. (For other responses and a rebuttal see EC 115 150-154.) (PHR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Behavior, Biological Influences