This chapter presents an over-review of the related literature and describes current findings in learning disabilities. Specifically, a definition of learning disabilities (LD) is provided, followed by a description of the prognosis for students identified with LD, predictors of success, factors in coping, and the relationship of LD to behavior.…

Reviews studies about adult outcomes of children with learning disabilities (LDs), suggesting that LDs persist into adulthood to some degree. Sees outcome as dependent on severity of LD at school age, intelligence, socioeconomic status of parents, and existence of neurological impairment. Concludes that prognosis of outcome is limited and has…

A system of testing children for educational disabilities, first known as "Graphogestalt" and later as "SCREEN", has been discredited by responsible evaluators but is still offered to teachers and endorsed by some government experts. (JD)

The objective of this study was to develop a low-cost predictive and observational tool for the early detection of disturbed children and the prevention of childhood mental illness. A self-administered questionnaire with approximately 30 items was filled out by parents concerning their children before the child entered nursery school. Following…

This paper examines the effectiveness of the Project MECCA (Make Every Child Capable of Achieving) model for early identification and mainstreaming of children with potential specific learning disabilities (SLD). The MECCA model incorporates collaboration between the learning disabilities teacher and the classroom teacher within the classroom…

Discusses the new federal law that mandates reasonable accommodation for students diagnosed as having specific learning disabilities and how this law can be dealt with in English programs. (SRT)

Nine conference reports focus on the prediction and remediation of learning and language disorders in children. Two papers report studies which found the Predictive Screening Test of Articulation to be a better predictor than a therapist in selecting first grade children for speech therapy. Described is an assessment procedure centering on the…

This packet on vocational assessment is one in a series of materials for use with career ladder students in the Middletown, Connecticut, Public Schools. Career ladder students are those ranging from the mentally retarded to the high-risk dropout in the regular education program. The document first explains the nature and purpose of vocational…