A pilot study examined the influence of team teaching, the use of computers, conferencing, and one-to-one immediate feedback on the development of writing skills of learning disabled students at Genesee Community College. Twelve students identified as learning disabled (LD) and who demonstrated great difficulty in introductory English classes were…

The paper describes the application of a computer-assisted writing program in a special high school for learning disabled and dyslexic students and reports on a study of the program's effectiveness. Particular advantages of the Macintosh Computer for such a program are identified including use of the mouse pointing tool, graphic icons to identify…

The one-page abstract summarizes "Brain Research: Implications for the Education of Exceptional Children," an ERIC Computer Search Reprint containing bibliographic information and abstracts of 115 documents. Citations are described in five sections: learning disabilities, autism, other learning handicaps, assessment techniques, and instructional…

The literature of the "foundations of education" field (e.g. social, philosophic, psychological) is examined to provide a better understanding of the relationship between schooling and culture as it applies to mildly learning disabled students. A "radical paradigm" is applied which sees schools as serving the interests of elites, as reinforcing…

Designed to provide an overview of the etiology and diagnosis of a community college student with a specific learning disability, this paper provides a case study of a 22-year-old Caucasian male student with a mild static brain dysfunction and describes the results of his assessments by Central Florida Community College's (CFCC's) Special Services…

The booklet is intended to serve as a guide for parents who think that their children may have learning and school problems. Initial sections explain the nature of learning disabilities, describe common signs (such as problems with physical activities and with tasks that require a specific order or sequence), and briefly discuss the lack of clear…

The project, mandated by the California State Legislature, selected 61 children (7-14 years old) identified as mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learnining disabled in five school districts to examine the process of identifying children with exceptional needs and the extent of misdiagnosis. Independent assessments were performed by…

The effects of participation in school activities on personality development and school orientation of 470 handicapped (learning disabled, emotionally handicapped, and educable mentally retarded) adolescents was compared with 1,162 nonhandicapped students. Questionnaires were completed by 209 teacher-sponsors of school activities and 217 classroom…

The product of research aimed at identifying (1) concepts in content areas--such as mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts/English that are important but difficult for mainstreamed students to understand, (2) suitable grade levels at which to introduce these concepts, and (3) highly motivating literature that clarifies the…

The booklet, one of 16 designed for use in an Open University course on the education of handicapped students in the United Kingdom, focuses on special schooling and referral. Factors affecting service provision, such as geography and external and internal pressures, are considered. Elements of programing for maladjusted students are reviewed, its…

Reflecting the expertise of the speakers and providing a rich resource of information within the conference theme, the articles in these proceedings explore the relationship between cultural awareness and reading. The proceedings begin with a copy of the conference program and opening remarks by the conference cochair. Following an opening address…

The manual describes Maryland's programs and processes for serving learning disabled students. Teacher Assistance Teams, a support service for classroom teachers, is the focus of Chapter 1, which examines the team's composition, function, and responsibilities. Chapter 2 presents the state's admission, review, and dismissal process for special…

The author presents a rationale for incorporating a career/life adjustment curriculum into the learning disabled student's program from school entry to exit, and gives suggestions and objectives for each educational level. Suggested for kindergarten are teaching social competence and appropriate work behaviors, inviting visitors such as firemen,…

Neuropsychology is an area in which the functioning or integrity of the brain is linked to measurable human behavior. This paper describes the use of the Reitan batteries (Reitan and Davison; 1974) in public school settings for documenting and prescribing appropriate academic programs. Three individual case studies are presented. Case 1 is a 16…

The study examines the use of LOGO, a computer language, with 19 learning disabled (LD) and 19 non-LD students in grades 4-6. Ss were randomly assigned to one of two instructional groups: sequential or whole-task, each with 10 LD and 10 non-LD students. The sequential method features a carefully ordered plan for teaching LOGO commands; the…