Described is an instructional technique for teaching physically handicapped or learning disabled children to type. (GW)

Class hobbies such as coin collecting, stamp collecting and pen pal projects can accelerate the learning of teenaged slow learners. (GW)

Explained is a step-by-step approach for using chalkboard exercises to teach cursive writing to elementary level learning disabled students. (CL)

Modern Language Aptitude Test scores of regular students (N=244) enrolled in introductory foreign language classes were compared with their foreign language course performance. The fourth and fifth subtests predicted ability to learn a foreign language. Learning disabled (N=51) university students scored poorly on all five subtests. (DB)

Learning disabled students can make more effective use of computer assisted instruction if they incorporate four metacognitive strategies: (1) awareness of task goals, (2) knowledge of applicable learning strategies, (3) selection of appropriate learning strategies, and (4) self-monitoring. (DB)

Evaluation of attitudes of 20 learning handicapped and 20 nonhandicapped boys (grades 4, 5,and 6) toward microcomputers and working alone or in a dyad found positive attitudes toward working on the computer, and preference of handicapped subjects at pretest for working alone but preference at posttest for working with a partner. (Author/DB)

The position paper of the Division for Learning Disabilities of the Council for Exceptional Children proposes seven components (including the differentiation of learning disabilities from learning problems) of the final policy of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services concerning the Regular Education/Special Education…

The article uses case histories and anecdotes to describe the math difficulties of learning disabled children and to explain a variety of remedial therapies that match particular problems. (Author/DB)

In response to Hallahan et al, the authors suggest that variability in prevalence is a function of the methods used to examine prevalence differences and that the effect specific discrepancy criteria for learning disabilities have on the number of students identified is the critical issue. (Author/DB)

The use of both low structure and high structure teaching strategies is recommended for the teaching of reading to learning disabled children, with the goal of children becoming independent users of appropriate strategies. (Author/DB)

A recent study of reading instruction in 28 resource rooms designed for learning-disabled students is described. Program effectiveness was found to be determined by use of student time, method of instruction, and coordination between resource teachers and classroom teachers. Ways to use resource rooms more effectively are suggested. (MT)

A method for teaching sight words to elementary level learning disabled children is proposed which relies on input organization, a strategy in which teachers reorganize information into small, related units for instruction. Also included are sample word categories, results of the method's use, and recommendations for use. (DB)

The paper discusses the rationale for conducting an ecological assessment of learning disabled students, provides a model for conceptualizing ecological assessment data, notes factors affecting student performance, gives sources of ecological assessment data, and draws implications of such data for the teacher. (Author/DB)

The future for the learning disabled is bright, because of increased public awareness, early intervention programs, progress in brain research, emphasis on learning disabilities in teacher training institutions, and willingness by many learning-disabled adults to discuss their struggles. A bibliography of the author's books, articles, pamphlets,…

The article reviews literature on the information processing model with learning disabled children. Assumptions concerning the role of automaticity, prior knowledge, and executive functioning are questioned. Also discussed are procedures for identifying common denominations, subgrouping, isolating mental components underlying academic change, and…