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Peer reviewedKershner, John R.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1990
Thirteen children (age 8-14) with an auditory-linguistic subtype of learning disability participated for 1 year in a Tomatis Program of auditory training and were assessed in a 2-year follow-up study. Results fail to support educational efficacy of the program but do support the efficacy of less exotic remedial procedures. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Auditory Training, Elementary Education, Followup Studies, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedGray, Richard A. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1981
Twenty-five suggestions are presented for consideration when describing, defining, and assessing learning disabled adults; when designing appropriate instructional and support services for these individuals; and when planning related research. Implications are discussed for elementary and secondary level educators, as well as for those designing…
Descriptors: Adults, Learning Disabilities, Program Development
Peer reviewedRiley, Richard W. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1996
The U.S. Secretary of Education describes the Department of Education's READ*WRITE*NOW! Initiative which aims to increase literacy rates by encouraging early and frequent reading as well as summer reading for children and youth, including those with learning disabilities. The need for a closer relationship between research and practice in reading…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention, Learning Disabilities, Literacy
Peer reviewedSchworm, Ronald W.; Abelseth, Janet L. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1981
The article describes an evaluation procedure that observes the child's ability to use specific learning strategies. By extending on and manipulating initial responses, the procedures help determine the amount of interaction needed to influence a child's performance and identify the kinds of instructional interactions that exercise control over…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Instruction, Learning Disabilities, Observation
Peer reviewedPugach, Marleen; Whitten, M. Elizabeth – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1987
A national survey of the methodological content of 87 large teacher-education programs in learning disabilities/mild handicaps indicated that the dominant methodologies are largely the same as those commonly included in general teacher education. Within given courses, methodologies proven both effective and ineffective are stressed. (Author/VW)
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Disabilities, Mild Disabilities, Teacher Education Programs
Peer reviewedAdelman, Howard S.; Taylor, Linda – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
Focus is on a conceptualization of initial assessment and consultation, the problem-solving paradigm as a framework for guiding this activity, and a description of procedures and initial data from a demonstration program. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Disability Identification, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedRaskind, Marshall H.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1995
A 1993 symposium was held in Missillac, France, to gather an international panel of experts to promote international dialog and cooperation, identify technologies for enhancing the lives of persons with learning disabilities, and establish research priorities. This article synthesizes key ideas and issues that emerged from individual presentations…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Conferences, Educational Technology, International Cooperation
