Separating children out of the mainstream into special education classes has gained too much momentum. It is here suggested that special'' may be an iatrogenic disease, that is: caused by the presumed cure. (Author)

Results show that the incentive group students, as compared with the control group students, obtained significantly higher verbal, performance, and full IQ scores. This suggests that norm-referenced tests as diagnostic placement aids must be used with caution. (Author)

Elementary-age children (Nequals20) diagnosed as learning disabled were assessed. It was concluded that regular classroom instruction alone may be insufficient for mainstreamed children with learning disabilities and that supplemental programming seems necessary if prior rates of academic learning are to be maintained. (Author)

Children labeled neurologically handicapped subsequent to psychological and medical evaluation were exposed to treatments: (1) placement in a self-contained classroom; (2) retention in a regular class with help from tutors; (3) retention in a regular class with no extra help. Effects on academic achievement and visual-motor functioning showed no…

The impetus and logic for maintenance or reintegration of marginally inadequate students in regular class programs is discussed. (Author)

This paper presents deficit grouping within a resource room as an organizational alternative to the creation of self-contained classrooms. (Author)

The argument presented concludes that unless needs for attention are satiated, the failure set reversed, and dysfunctional problem-solving approaches altered, the probability of academic success is low regardless of the administrative arrangement in which that child's education is provided. (Author)