The selected bibliography of research on learning disabilities contains approximately 80 abstracts with indexing information explained to be drawn from the computer file of abstracts representing the Council for Exceptional Children Information Center's complete holdings as of July, 1972. Abstracts are said to be chosen using the criteria of…

The article discusses some of the problems a learning disabled child faces when he/she learns to drive a car. (PHR)

The author describes how she became involved with learning disabled children, discusses her perception of the field today, states the major guidelines in her work with children and teachers, and reveals her wishes for the future. (Author)

The rationale underlying megavitamin therapy for remediating children's learning disorders is discussed. (Author/JYC)

Available from: Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia 22091. The final federal regulations of P.L. 94-142 the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, have omitted the learning disability specialist from the team to evaluate students suspected of having learning disabilities, an action which is seen as a…

In an article intended for parents of learning disabled children, the author reviews concepts of discipline, frustrations, verbalization, and a game approach to socialization. (CL)

Suggestions in the areas of structure, completion of tasks, and new learning are given to help parents of learning disabled children modify the home situation. (JYC)

Describes the symptoms and treatment of hyperactivity in preschool children. (SB)

Described are principles of a natural system approach to educating learning disabled children. (CL)

Widespread dissatisfaction with the present federal definition of learning disabilities suggests that the term should function as a conceptual rather than a categorical term. (DB)

Investigation of learning-disabled elementary school students' (N=29) ability to comprehend narrative text when important information was systematically dispersed or centralized within the text revealed no significant effect for input mode on measures of comprehension and recall. (Author/CB)

L. Gordon's Survey of Interpersonal Values was used to compare 136 parents of normal and learning disabled children. Fathers of LD boys scored higher on Independence and Leadership and lower on Conformity and Support. Mothers of LD boys favored authoritative attitudes; same-sexed experimental mothers valued conformity and sources of emotional and…

The author describes progressive programing practices in the Netherlands and Denmark which have provided school to work transitional support for learning disabled students. Implications for practices in the U.S. are noted. (CL)

The nature of learning disabilities in adulthood is examined in relation to theoretical models and research related to adult development. The basic assumptions of a life span developmental approach are presented, and specific mediating variables influencing adaptation to significant life events are discussed. (Author/CL)

Power Spectral Fast Fourier analysis of the scalp electroencephalogram was obtained from six locations in 69 children with learning disabilities without hyperactivity and 34 control children, during baseline and while performing reading, arithmetical, and spatial tasks. Significant EEG power and percent differences for specific frequencies were…