Adapted from a paper presented at the 7th International ACLD Conference, Philadelphia, Pa. (February, 1970). A discussion of the importance of rhythm in perceptual processing. (Author/KW)

Described is an 8-month program for remediation of learning disabilities in regular classes while receiving supplemental instruction in academics and perception. Significant improvement in arithmetic and perception was obtained, while reading gains were recorded only after 20 months. (Author/KW)

Kindergarten children (N=103) were administered three tests of visual-motor integration: Bender Gestalt Test, Beery Developmental Test of Visual Motor Integration and Geometric Design subtest of the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence. Issues discussed include interscorer reliabilities, correlations among scores, correlations…

This study examined consequences of the comorbidity of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and learning disability (LD) for the severity and pattern of perceptual-motor dysfunction. Compared to children with only DCD, those with DCD and LD had poorer perceptual-motor ability, with particular difficulty performing manual dexterity and balance…

Reviewed are resources to be used in developing programs to improve motor abilities among learning disabled children with severe motor dysfunction. (MH)

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)

The study reports the findings of a meta-analysis, the application of statistical methods of data synthesis from individual studies, reviewing 180 studies assessing the efficacy of perceptual motor training. Perceptual motor training was not found to be an effective intervention technique for improving academic, cognitive, or perceptual motor…

Position statements of the Council for Learning Disabilities oppose the following: (1) use of discrepancy formulas in the identification of learning disabled individuals; (2) inclusion of nonhandicapped low achievers and underachievers in learning disability programs; and (3) measurement and training of perceptual and perceptual-motor functions.…

The effects of remediation on 79 learning disabled juvenile delinquents (ages 14-17 years) were investigated. (Author)

The paper suggests that the use of a single visual-motor test, (here, the Winter Haven Perceptual Forms Test) as a screening device for visual-motor difficulties in the first grade is questionable. (Author)