While several of M. W. Sadow's arguments in the previous article convince the authors that poor contextual processing ability cannot account for the subjects' poor reading ability, they reject her argument that good contextual processing ability provides evidence of satisfactory passage understanding. (HOD)

A rationale is presented for the use of neuropsychological knowledge in the better understanding and treatment of the learning disabled child by the school psychologist. Neuropsychological classifications of brain function and behavior are discussed in order to help psychologists recognize those cases appropriate for neuropsychological assessment.…

To heighten teachers' observational awareness, outlines the behavioral characteristics that are symptomatic of learning disabled adolescents and suggests for each category of general, visual, and auditory symptoms, classroom methods for circumventing learning problems. (AYC)

The article reviews 22 studies concerned with learning disabled children under 10 years old in which there was a clear attempt to compare auditory and visual modality preferenes to visual and/or auditory methods of teaching words or other written verbal symbols. (PHR)

Reviews validation studies on ten procedures for diagnosing learning disabilities. Evaluates special knowledge claims of learning-disabilities specialists. Author finds procedures often lack sound empirical base, yet diagnosis/labeling of children as learning disabled continues. Concludes that specialists resort to bilogical explanations for…

The psychosocial difficulties that usually accompany learning disabilities are examined from a framework of developmental theory, particularly that of Erik Erikson. The implications of this perspective for treatment of adolescents with learning problems is discussed, and the summer residential program at Goddard College described. (Author)

Speech and language disorder is seen as a characteristic feature in most of the areas of exceptionalities identified as the hearing impaired, the visually impaired, the mentally retarded, the physically handicapped, and learning disabilities. Commonalities of speech pathology/audiology and special education are discussed. (MLW)

The author's response to H. Reed's paper (EC 115 148), on the relationship between biological defects and educational aptitude and achievement, refutes Reed's three main points of view on empirical grounds. (For other responses and a rebuttal see EC 115 150-154.) (PHR)

This paper proposes a model of a process group conducted with elementary learning disabled students. The school psychologist is proposed as leader of the group. Five goals are identified and the process of the group is discussed. Specific procedures are mentioned to enable the school psychologist to conduct a process group. (Author)

A multiple-baseline-across-subjects study found that training in self-management reduced the inappropriate verbalizations of two middle school students with learning disabilities in a special class setting. The students also progressed more rapidly through the classroom token-economy levels system, designed to improve academic and social skills…

Defines and describes the consultation, collaboration, and teaming models that have been implemented for educating students with learning disabilities. Delineates how these models contribute to interactive teaming, outlines the key features of the interactive team, and provides some guiding principles for successful implementation of this model.…

Describes Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and problems faced by AD/HD college students, including difficulties in concentrating and reduced self-esteem. Discusses implications for educators, suggesting that changes should be made in educators' attitudes and behaviors and in the learning environment. Argues that community colleges…

Three second-grade students with learning disabilities were measured twice a week for 12 weeks on 2 types of curriculum-based measurement (computer maze and oral reading) and an intervention of repeated readings was implemented. Data indicated that the repeated reading intervention affected oral reading CBM, but not performance on the maze…

Fifteen middle school students with mild disabilities and poor reading comprehension were taught to independently create cognitive maps from reading passages. Comparison with a matched control group indicated that students who were taught the cognitive mapping strategy demonstrated substantial gains in both literal and inferential comprehension…

Discusses learning disabilities and describes services that have been developed in public libraries to help patrons with learning disabilities. Topics include collection development; assistive technology; outreach programs; staff development; and sources of help and information. (LRW)