Differences in the meaning of the terms "learning" and "achievement" are discussed, with implications for appraisal, placement, curriculum, and instruction. Visual discrimination learning, paired associate learning, adapting to learning, and learning to learn are illustrated with references to learning disabled students. (MNS)

Examines the evidence that supports using the technique of repeated readings to increase the reading fluency of students with reading difficulties. (HOD)

Attention disorders and learning disabilities were investigated through time sampling in 16 classrooms for the educationally handicapped. When attending behavior was compared with discrepancy between obtained and expected achievement, a relationship confirming the importance of attention in the development of learning disorders was discovered.…

The article focuses on the factors that have led to the current interest in the neuropsychology of learning disorders. The validity of the neuropsychological model is examined. Research regarding the neurobiological basis of learning disorders, cerebral asymmetries, and neuropsychological assessment batteries for learning disabilities are…

This report describes the outcomes of a 3-year project that investigated the effectiveness of mnemonic instruction of secondary students with learning disabilities. Classroom-based mnemonic instruction was implemented in junior-high school self-contained classrooms. The report first presents theoretical and empirical support for mnemonic…

Each child brings to the classroom a set of experiences, knowledge, and motivations that is like no other child's. This booklet aims to help teachers recognize, understand, and work with the learning differences of their students. The booklet focuses on five different areas of potential learning difficulties: auditory processing, visual…

The Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Abilities was administered to 166 second graders who were classifed as auditory or visual learners on the basis of discrepancies in individual test profiles. (Author)

Investigated were the effects of a remedial program stressing sensory integration on the academic performance of learning disabled children with certain identifiable types of sensory integrative dysfunction. (KW)

This study concerned the effects of the use of programmed-instruction dictating machines on the improvement of eye-hand coordination skills of children with learning disabilities. (Authors/RY)