Some of the critical factors that have prevented equitable treatment of the minority student with learning disabilities are considered. Attention is directed to definitional issues, discriminatory practices in special education, issues in identification and assessment, treatment considerations, and difficulties inherent in the differentiation of…

The use of grade equivalent scores contrasted against grade placement is widespread in the diagnosis of dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Discusses difficulties and distortions of this method. Presents an alternative method for reliably determining aptitude/achievement discrepancies. (Author)

Many of the nine articles relating to the counselor and the exceptional child relate specifically to Ontario's Bill 82, similar to the U.S. Public Law 94-142. Exceptional students are discussed focusing on provisions for their education, needs, and how these needs relate to the counselor role. (Author/RC)

Children who had been diagnosed as dyslexic were compared with other disabled readers and no differences were found. When the dyslexic and disabled reading children were compared with normal children, differences were found in neurodevelopmental skills and parents' reading and spelling skills. (MKM)

Argues that to help students (including low achievers and those with learning disabilities) achieve high standards, teachers must collaborate with their students in learning and applying both content and the skills and strategies needed for learning. Presents two approaches for comprehension of content area concepts, and a learning strategy…

Points out that India tends to exclude people with disabilities from national programs. Argues that inclusive education should be context and culture specific and that inclusive programs can be developed despite a lack of systematic change. Suggests individuals engaged with inclusion need to internalize changes. (CAJ)

A discussion of language disorders that often occur with learning disabilities focuses on definitions, characteristics, alternative assessment methods, and service delivery models and interventions. Use of standardized test batteries, curriculum-based language assessment, and portfolio assessment is reviewed. Principles and methods to enhance…

There is an increased incidence of language-learning disabilities with dyslexia by school age. As infants and toddlers, these children have neuromotor and speech dysfunction within their first year. This article postulates that the language and motor dysfunction is caused by infantile presentation of developmental dyspraxia rather than a…

Eight participants with Asperger syndrome (AS) (ages 10-41) were assessed in the following areas: the pragmatics of language and communication; verbal and visual memory; visual-spatial abilities; and bimanual motor skills. Results confirmed the close similarity in the neuropsychologic profiles of non-verbal learning disabilities syndrome and AS.…

This study classified the characteristics of 103 at-risk first grade children and their classroom environments over a one- to four-year period. Found that individual seatwork as an instructional arrangement increased the risk of special placement, whereas small group work was associated with nonplacement for children with possible learning…

The adult adjustment of 911 learning-disabled individuals 1 year after graduation was investigated in terms of general characteristics (marital status, leisure activities); employment characteristics; high school vocational training; postsecondary education; and perceptions of high school experiences. Almost all individuals were single and living…

Describes two model programs for high school and college students with learning disabilities that incorporate an experienced-based career education component. Explains programs' five basic premises and describes specifically designed program activities to assess and address learning disabled students' abilities and deficits. (Author/CM)

The effects of computerized teacher feedback systems within curriculum-based measurement (CBM) in the area of spelling were studied. A controlled study involving 27 special education teachers and 54 mildly-handicapped (learning disabled, emotionally disturbed, or educable mentally retarded) students indicated the superior effectiveness of enhanced…

The viability of self-instructional strategy training was investigated in a study involving 22 learning disabled and 11 normal fifth and sixth graders. Training produced meaningful and lasting effects on composition skills and heightened the sense of self-efficacy of subjects. (TJH)

Nine gifted learning-disabled children with organizational skill deficits were put on a structured timetable of after-school activities. Parents were taught behaviorally based discipline techniques designed to reduce disruptive family behavior. Improvements were subsequently observed in the middle school students' home and school behavior, school…