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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

Canning, Patricia M.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1980
Male and female retarded readers (N=80) at two age levels (6.5 to 8.5 years and 10.5 to 12.5 years) did not differ significantly on a number of perceptual, visual-motor, linguistic, and concept formation abilities. (Author)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Research, Linguistic Performance