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Peer reviewedHebb, D. O. – Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 1976
The relationship between physiological learning theory and the school-aged child with minimal brain damage is explored. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Learning Theories, Minimal Brain Dysfunction
Peer reviewedBecker, R. D. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1975
Examined are issues in the controversy over the existence of minimal cerbral dysfunction as a cause of cognitive and behavioral difficulties. (DB)
Descriptors: Etiology, Exceptional Child Research, Learning Disabilities, Minimal Brain Dysfunction
Peer reviewedMcIntosh, William J. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1974
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Research, Identification, Intelligence Tests, Learning Disabilities
Klein, Stanley D. – Exceptional Parent, 1973
Intended for parents of handicapped children, the article describes tests used to evaluate brain functioning. (DB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Exceptional Child Education, Handicapped Children, Learning Disabilities
Schain, Richard J. – Academic Therapy Quarterly, 1971
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Exceptional Child Education, Identification, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedComly, Hunter H. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1971
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Drug Therapy, Exceptional Child Research, Hyperactivity
Peer reviewedSchechter, Marshall D.; Temkin, Polly B. – Childhood Education, 1970
Many children wrongly diagnosed as emotionally disturbed, actually have a faulty sense of perception, known as minimal cerebral disfunction. This article describes some typical symptoms, and discusses ways such children might be helped. (MG)
Descriptors: Hyperactivity, Learning Disabilities, Minimal Brain Dysfunction, Neurological Impairments
Arena, John – Academic Therapy, 1980
An interview with a professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department at the University of Arkansas focuses on evolution of the field of learning disabilities (LD), including early controversy over the term minimal brain dysfunction (MBD). S. Clements cites a need for adult education centers for postsecondary LD/MBD persons. (CL)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Definitions, Educational Trends, Interviews
Peer reviewedFreeman, Roger D. – School Review, 1976
Develops an analysis of what is known about the etiology of hyperkinesis and what is known about the use of stimulant drugs for its treatment. Points out the ambiguities and confusions in diagnosis and treatment calling for an examination of the social and ideological influences upon the medical diagnosis and treatment of hyperkinesis. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Drug Therapy, Educational Research, Hyperactivity, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedGardner, Richard A. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1975
Descriptors: Emotional Problems, Exceptional Child Services, Games, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedWeber, Bruce A.; Sulzbacher, Stephen I. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1975
Averaged electroencephalic audiometry (AEA) was conducted to evaluate the hearing of 12 children (mean age 8 years 6 months) diagnosed as having minimal brain dysfunction (MBD). (Author)
Descriptors: Auditory Tests, Children, Drug Therapy, Exceptional Child Research
Divoky, Diane – Learning, 1974
Descriptors: Definitions, Diagnostic Tests, Learning Disabilities, Minimal Brain Dysfunction
Download full textBalow, Bruce; And Others – 1974
A number of studies have been done on the relation between reading disability and complications of pregnancy and birth. The procedures and results of major studies are critically reviewed in this document, with attention given to issues of research design, test use, and statistical methods. Although none of the studies reviewed is free of…
Descriptors: Congenital Impairments, Learning Disabilities, Minimal Brain Dysfunction, Neurological Impairments
Spears, Catherine E.; Weber, Robert E. – 1972
Neurological impairment as discussed includes a range of disabilities referred to as neurological impairment: minimal brain dysfunction/damage, developmental disability, perceptual handicap, learning disability, hyperkinetic behavioral syndrome, and others. Defined are causes of neurological impairment and methods of diagnosis. Symptoms…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Clinical Diagnosis, Disadvantaged, Etiology
Krauthamer, Carole – 1976
Examined with 23 children (7-10 years old) with minimal brain dysfunction was the relation of handedness functions to early and diffuse brain damage. Ss and a group of 25 controls were given the Harris Tests for Lateral Dominance and the Halstead Finger Oscillation test. Results indicated a lowered performance level for both right and left hands…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Research, Lateral Dominance, Learning Disabilities
