Successful transition from primary to secondary school is important for psychosocial well-being. Children with special educational needs (SEN) may face additional complexities at transition, although the impact of this process on children's psychosocial adjustment has been underexplored. The article aims to review systematically the literature…

Conversational repair often occurs in conversations when people attempt to address communicative breakdowns or inaccuracy by way of repeating what have been said or putting them in another way. The review of literature on conversational repair revealed that as an important concept in pragmatic aspect of language, it is an effective strategy to…

This study compared how students with learning difficulties in math (MLD) who were randomly assigned to two instructional conditions answered items on problem solving tests aligned to the Common Core State Standards Initiative for Mathematics. Posttest scores showed improvement in the math performance of students receiving Enhanced Anchored…

Barbara Keogh is a true Californian. She was born in Glendale, received her education and professional training in California colleges and universities, and has been a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for more than 40 years, where she is now Emerita. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and has worked as a…

Recognized as the definitive reference in the field, this book addresses a broad range of biologically based disorders that affect children's learning and development. Leading authorities review the genetics of each disorder; its course and outcome; associated developmental, cognitive, and psychosocial challenges; and what clinicians and educators…

Minimal cerebral dysfunctions are noted as primary cause for learning disability in children. Although children have normal capacities for learning, it is stated that their cognitive processes have been altered and special instructional techniques and procedures are needed. The various types of learning disabilities are discussed. (EB)

The paper reviews research investigating the relationship between delinquency and school achievement, with particular emphasis on literature published since 1971. Individual sections address studies on incarcerated youth, the relationship between student track positions and delinquency, the responsibility of schools as a social institution, common…

There are students who have "invisible handicaps" specific learning disabilities who need to be identified and given assistance. One such student was discovered in a freshman composition class because of the disparity between his in-class writing and his take-home writing. It was ascertained that he had a learning disability that made it difficult…

This bibliography lists nearly two hundred articles from about forty periodicals and primarily covers material written within the last 10 years. The articles include reports of successful practices, surveys, research summaries, suggestions, reviews, and opinions about mathematics for students with special learning problems. (MP)

Two teachers working in Year 0-1 classes at Manurewa South School, a decile 2 school in the Manurewa area of Manukau City, Auckland, share their voyage of exploration around their own circle of influence. In this article the research team including Bronwyn Blair, a facilitator from the University of Auckland, worked through a cycle of needs…

Discussed are recognizing learning disabilities, the classification of learning disabilities, and testing instructional strategies in a geological sciences context. Suggestions for coping with the challenge of teaching these students are provided. Sources of assistance are listed. (CW)

This publication, the second in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) professional reference series, is a collection of essays, each coauthored by a professional mathematics educator and a special education professional and directed to a particular exceptionality. The premise that the mathematical education of exceptional children…

Background: Prevalence data are of interest to health professionals and educators to assist in the planning of service delivery, allow for the calculation of the level of impact of intervention, and allow for the consideration of the boundaries between typical development and impairment. Aims: To determine the prevalence of children with…

A theoretical matrix for conceptualizing issues within bilingual special education is outlined. Issues addressed include the difficulty of distinguishing learning disabilities from second-language-learning problems, nondiscriminatory assessment of language and intellectual skills, effects of bilingual interactions at home and school, and…

A study examined the role of electroencephalograms (EEGs) in vocational counseling. A total of sixth-eight subjects, fifty of whom were under twenty and seventeen of whom were between the ages of twenty-one and twenty-nine, were referred for EEGs after being diagnosed as having concentration and learning difficulties. Various members of this group…