This study examined whether audiovisual computer training without linguistic material had a remedial effect on different learning disabilities, like dyslexia and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). This study applied a pre-test-intervention-post-test design with students (N = 62) between the ages of 7 and 19. The computer training lasted eight weeks…

The effects of maturational lag and innate perceptual-motor language learning disabilities on primary-grade children's school performance are discussed. Early identification of these learning disabilities is emphasized. A pilot study using 280 second- and third-grade children is described in which the feasibility of whole classroom screening to…

This handbook, written in a conversational tone, is to help the teacher of very young children work effectively with the child who evidences a high risk for a learning disability. Based upon the theories of child development of Gesell, Piaget, and Kephart, this manual attempts to provide prescriptive activities for specific learning problems in…

Reviews research on various physical factors related to learning and reading disabilities, also providing a 58-item bibliography. (VJ)

Specifics are given to help the "regular classroom" teacher assist the learning disabled (LD) student to overcome factors that interfere with performance. Sample relationships between LD deficits and possible difficulties in secondary mathematics are presented. (PK)

The booklet outlines ways to help children with learning disabilities in specific subject areas. Characteristic behavior and remedial exercises are listed for seven areas of auditory problems: auditory reception, auditory association, auditory discrimination, auditory figure ground, auditory closure and sound blending, auditory memory, and grammar…

To describe and compare the psychosensory functioning of normal children and children with specific learning disabilities, 62 learning disabled and 68 normal children were studied. Each child was given a battery of thirteen subtests on an automated psychosensory system representing various combinations of auditory and visual intra- and…

The relationship between the teacher of piano and the learning disabled student and some issues in piano instruction for such students are examined. Perceptual deficiencies and perceptual motor problems are noted. Techniques for dealing with poor visual discrimination are suggested; these include doing the simplest type of theory work to help the…

The booklet, fifth in a series, examines the assessment and remediation of reading difficulties in adults with learning disabilities. The section on assessment concerns touches upon reading recognition difficulties, and includes a list of questions for investigating auditory, tactile, and visual processes. Reading comprehension difficulties are…

Three projects were designed to develop and evaluate materials for use with aphasic children (perceptually handicapped with language problems). The first project presented stimulus pairs in varying modality conditions. Results suggested that, although the aphasic children were not capable of improving their auditory discrimination performance,…