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Academic Therapy, 1979
An interview with D. Goodman, brain researcher, focuses on the role of the frontal lobes in intelligence and learning in individuals with learning disabilities. The technique of psychic self-regulation, intensive training in active imagination, concentrated attention, and enhanced self-control, is seen to strengthen frontal lobe functioning. (CL)
Descriptors: Intervention, Learning Disabilities, Neurological Organization, Neurology
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Fagen, Stanley A.; Long, Nicholas J. – Behavioral Disorders, 1979
The authors respond to their colleagues' critiques of a self-control curriculum for students with learning or emotional disorders. (SBH)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Curriculum Design, Emotional Disturbances, Learning Disabilities
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Haring, Norris G. – Behavioral Disorders, 1979
As a response to a preceding article, the author outlines his views regarding the nature of self-control particularly as they contrast the Fagen-Long curriculum for emotionally disturbed and learning disabled students. (SBH)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Curriculum Design, Emotional Disturbances, Learning Disabilities
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Vigilante, Florence Wexler – Child Welfare, 1983
Addresses problem areas encountered by families with learning-disabled children: parental self-blame and mourning, family life, the child's biological-psychological-social growth, and the child's achievement of independence. Argues that social workers have skills needed for effective remedial intervention. (RH)
Descriptors: Caseworker Approach, Emotional Problems, Family Life, Family Problems
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Abrams, Jules C. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1986
The article discusses learning disabilities and concomitant emotional/behavioral problems in three areas: problems of control and regulation of impulse, problems in perception and concept formation, and defective self concept. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Concept Formation, Conceptual Tempo, Elementary Secondary Education
Shaw, Stan F.; And Others – 1989
A counseling perspective is applied to issues concerning the preparation of high school students with learning disabilities for postsecondary education and employment settings. The combination of academic limitations and difficulties in getting along with others provide continuing problems for these young adults. Instructional and counseling…
Descriptors: Counseling, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Employment