Students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and/or learning disabilities (LD) experience significant challenges in making the transition from high school to college. This study examined the ways first-year college students with ADHD, LD, ADHD+LD, and comparison peers differ in engagement, core self-evaluation, high school…

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by high levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity; however, these symptoms can result from a variety of reasons. To obtain a comprehensive understanding of the various difficulties of individuals with ADHD, especially when co-occurrence difficulties are present, it is…

The authors examined behavior problems in a matched sample of 58 youths with persistent dyscalculia (PD) and nonpersistent dyscalculia (NPD). Participants were classified as having dyscalculia at age 10-11 years. Parents completed the Child Behavior Checklist for their children at ages 10-11, 13-14, and 16-17 years, while the youths did so at the…

The essay explores the potential use of nutrition therapy in behavior management programs. (Author)

The incidence of depression in 282 children (6 to 14 years old) admitted to a child and family psychiatric unit for a variety of emotional/behavioral disorders was investigated. (Author/SB)

A prevocational program in which learning disabled and emotionally disturbed children participated in a hands-on approach to using video equipment is described. (CL)

Three neuropsychological case studies of individuals with learning disabilities support the possibility that nonverbal learning disability is associated with greater emotional dysfunction and the potential for suicide. Further research to resolve some concerns about this possible predisposition to suicidal behavior is recommended. (MSE)

The author presents research and considers clinical and policy implications regarding major depressive disorder in children with learning disabilities. (CL)

The study examined Performance and Verbal IQ scores for 27 depressed and 15 nondepressed children (mean age 10 years) with learning difficulties. Previous findings (Brumbach, 1985) of a significant association between depression and Performance IQ deficits were not supported by the current study. (Author/DB)

The article posits that emotionally disturbed (ED) children routinely are diagnosed as learning disabled (LD), a situation deriving from diagnostic problems and inadequacies of definitions. Among suggestions made for special educators are knowing ED and LD definitions, and becoming assertive as evaluation team members. (MC)

A constitutional genetic neurochemical dysfunction is posited as the basis of a large number of learning disabilities. (Author/GW)

A survey of 50 school districts assesses the extent to which special educators are moving beyond drill and practice software with learning disabled and emotionally disturbed students and identified factors preventing or discouraging applications beyond drill and practice. (Author/CL)

Research is reviewed on the relationship of allergies including sensitivity to artificial food coloring to learning and behavior disabilities. (CL)

This study examined the diagnostic utility of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition Developmental Index (WDI), a measure of neuropsychological deficits. It found that the WDI performed at chance levels when distinguishing 611 students diagnosed with learning disabilities from those diagnosed with emotional disturbances (n=80)…