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Torgesen, Joseph K. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1980
The paper reviews research which presents evidence that learning disabled (LD) children, like other groups that show performance deficiencies, do not spontaneously employ appropriate goal directed task strategies in many situations. (Author/PHR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities

Dickstein, Ellen B.; Warren, David R. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1980
The study compared the cognitive, affective, and perceptual role taking skills of 38 learning disabled (LD) children (ages 5 to 8) with those of a control group of normal children. Ss were administered three role taking tasks which measured their skills in each of the domains. The results demonstrated a role taking deficit in the LD children.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities, Maturity (Individuals)