The article presents, in chart format, an overview of over 25 separate etiological perspectives on learning disabilities. Information provided includes the name of the perspective/theory, the diagnostic procedures involved, the type of children for which the theory is applicable, and the major proponent(s). (DLS)

The article presents suggestions to assist parents of learning disabled (LD) children in modifying the home situaton so that the child can function as smoothly as possible within the family. (DLS)

An approach to teaching reading to learning disabled students is described and a sample lesson presented, based on a theory of deviance centering on developmental stages that correspond to chronological age. (JW)

The interview with G. N. Getman, a developmental optometrist specializing in learning problems and disabilities, focuses on vision's impact on learning, the role of the vision specialist in the remediation of learning problems and disabilities, early screening programs, and visual training programs. (DLS)

When evaluating colleges, prospective college students with learning disabilities should examine the college library and its services. This article offers guidelines for evaluating library services and programs for the learning-disabled population, focusing on provision of recorded textbooks and lectures, special equipment, a resource advocate for…