In this study, the authors compared the results of a coping measure completed by 98 seventh through ninth grade students who were assessed as having learning disabilities with published means from the general Australian student population. The "Adolescent Coping Scale" was the measure used. The results suggested higher use by students…

The study investigated coping strategies of 25 learning disabled university students who were not receiving special services. Testing indicated persistent visual and auditory processing deficits and academic skill deficits. Coping strategies used to compensate for deficiencies included carefully managing their time, purchasing previously…

Evaluation of a Vocational Coping Training (VCT) intervention to develop job maintenance skills with 12 learning disabled high school female students indicated that subjects receiving the intervention acquired more job maintenance skills than did control subjects and were rated higher on social competence and employability. (Author/DB)