Simultaneous recordings of auditory brainstem and middle latency responses were obtained in both vertex-ipsilateral and vertex-contralateral derivations in 22 children, ages 8-12. For specific recording conditions, the latencies of middle latency responses differ significantly between children with and without learning disabilities, offering…

Recent survey data show that 23% of students with disabilities drop out; highest attrition was among students with emotional disturbances or learning disabilities. Failure and dislike of school were primary reasons. Similarities between dropouts with disabilities and those in the general population suggest the same prevention strategies could be…

Applied two methods for determining severe discrepancies between ability and achievement to K-12 students (n=344) to determine how a change in method might influence rates and characteristics of students meeting this criterion. Results indicate an increase when a regression method is used over a simple difference score method, but a 20% decrease…

This article presents several mnemonic devices to aid students with learning disabilities in the development of social skills, specifically problem solving and accepting and assimilating negative feedback from others. (DB)

Reports a study comparing direct instruction with discovery teaching on learning disabled (n=10), behaviorally disordered (n=6), and nonhandicapped (n=91) students' science achievement. No significant differences were found in the immediate posttest scores for mode of instruction. Discovery learning students outperformed others on a retention test…

Surveyed 83 Montana school psychologists concerning use of computer-based regression discrepancy model for learning disability identification. Of respondents, 89 percent used model; 62 percent used model regularly. Nonuse was related to less agreement with model assumptions, lower perception of model's value, difficulty in locating input data,…

Describes and recommends a book about the relationship of an at-risk student with his teacher in a learning-disabled (LD) clinic. Relates the painful experiences of this student and notes that the book offers suggestions and guidelines for LD educators. (HB)

Notes that, although comorbidity with specific learning disabilities is less frequent than commonly reported, externalizing behavior disorders, particularly attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, often overlap with various indices of academic underachievement during childhood. Discusses issues surrounding multimodality treatment programs and…

Examines the effect of feedback on helping poor readers improve their comprehension. Compares the effects of instruction about text-based inferencing using explicit, process-explaining feedback to effects of using feedback that did not describe how to draw inferences. Finds that both instructional conditions boosted overall comprehension, but…

This study asked whether a mediated transfer procedure could facilitate acquisition of labeling tasks in learning-disabled students. In two experiments three young boys learned multiplication facts and number labeling within days following introduction of a color mediation procedure. (Author/PB)

The language skills of 27 learning-disabled (LD), 27 behaviorally disordered (BD), and 26 normal achieving (NA) 6- to 9-year-old inner city children were compared. Although significant differences were found between the NA group and both special education groups, no significant differences were found between the LD and BD groups. (Author/DB)

Considers regression over simple difference models for assessing severe intelligence quotient (IQ)-achievement discrepancies. Identifies expected outcomes following change from simple difference to regression discrepancy model. Compares outcomes in determination of overall identification rates and identification of students by race, grade, and…

Administered McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities to preschool children of normal intelligence with (n=25) and without (n=25) speech/language disorders. Speech/language disorders group had significantly lower scores on all scales except Motor; showed difficulty in short-term auditory memory skills but not in visual memory skills; and had…

This study, involving 64 students with specific learning disabilities, found positive correlations between the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-III (WISC-III) and the Arithmetic subtest of the Wide Range Achievement Test-Revised (WRAT-R), the KeyMath-Revised, and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised, but not between the WISC-III and…

This critique of Edwin Ellis' model for integrative strategy instruction for adolescents with learning disabilities comments on the feasibility of the model in the public school context, the completeness of the model in considering elements of classroom ecology, internal integrity or consistency, evaluation of student assessment, and evaluation of…