Four physiological conditions associated with later learning disabilities are noted: Turner Syndrome (a chromosomal abnormality), preterm children with intracranial hemorrhage, children with incompletely developed connecting fibers between the cerebral hemispheres, and children with acquired brain injury. (CL)

Presented is an interview with Mary E. Ramsey, a retired Special Education teacher who began teaching physically handicapped children in Pittsburgh in 1942. (PT)

The author, a college senior, with cerebral palsy, advocates integration of most physically handicapped children into regular classes on the basis of her own experiences in regular schools and classes. (DB)

Development of cognitive abilities in children unable to move normally because of brain injury is discussed and data cited which do not support theories that intelligence emerges from sensory-motor reactions. (Author/KW)

The role of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist in the non-surgical treatment of handicapped children is explained to parents. (KW)

The educational opportunities available to the physically handicapped are examined. (CK)

A program for handicapped preschoolers is described. (DB)

Outlines Sweden's building standards for the handicapped. (Author)

Summarizes a study of the ability of occupational therapists to use the results of the Functional Capacities Evaluation to predict accurately whether or not a client will return to work. Because of the limited sample size and high percentage of nonrespondents, conclusions about the validity of this instrument could not be made. (NJ)

Differences were found between perceived concerns of teachers who had (group 2) and teachers who had not (group 1) taught the physically handicapped. The major concern expressed by most of group 1 teachers involved toileting responsibilities, while the major concern of group 2 teachers was lack of materials. (SB)