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Polloway, Edward A.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1997
Considers whether mental retardation can be considered a concomitant disability associated with learning disabilities or whether these are mutually exclusive categories. Emerging issues concerning definitions, classification, etiology, and lifelong development of these students are addressed. Also discussed are appropriate educational curricula,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Classification, Curriculum, Definitions

Mathes, Patricia G.; Fuchs, Douglas; Roberts, P. Holley; Fuchs, Lynn S. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1998
A study involving 24 special educators and 31 regular educators found that special educators using transenvironmental programming who received curriculum-based measurement information about their students' academic progress were more likely to plan and implement academic interventions in preparation for students' transition than those who did not…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Based Assessment, Disabilities, Educational Planning

Farmer, Janet E.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1996
Evaluating children with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in order to facilitate their transition to school is reviewed. A process-oriented approach to assessing TBI children during rehabilitation is suggested. The major areas of functioning important to school reentry are discussed. The need for families and professionals to communicate about the…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Cognitive Processes, Communication Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education

Clark, Elaine – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1996
The school reentry of students with traumatic brain injury (TBI) is discussed, focusing on federal legislation requirements, TBI characteristics, assessment methods, the range of services that need to be considered, problems affecting students' academic and social functioning, need for a school team approach, schedule for reintegration planning,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education