Problems concerning dyslexia are specified, suggestions for working with dyslexics are made, and a number of programs to serve as models to be improved upon are described. The major problem noted is the development of materials and procedures that can be used effectively with dyslexics. Emphasis is placed on reading from left to right, training in…

During the period from September 1967 through June 1969, a total of 23 classroom teachers served internships in a Title III-funded Regional Learning Disabilities Center. The instructional cycles were of 11-weeks duration, and each teacher tutored 15 children each cycle. The internship training consisted of tutoring individually and in small…

This study attempted to determine if significant and lasting cognitive gains could be achieved by focusing preschool efforts upon children younger than those now being serviced by traditional programs--children under three years of age. Thirty-six disadvantaged children, 19-28 months of age, were randomly assigned to two groups: a Home Group…

THE MAJOR PRUPOSE OF THIS DIRECTORY IS TO LOCATE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN WHO REQUIRE SPECIAL ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE. IDENTIFIED ARE ABOUT 400 PROGRAMS STRESSING DIAGNOSTIC, FOLLOWUP, PLANNING, TUTORIAL, AND REMEDIAL SERVICES AT THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY OR GENERAL SECONDARY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL LEVELS. INFORMATION ON THE RANGE OF SERVICES…