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Individual Differences in Response to Early Interventions in Reading: The Lingering Problem of Treatment Resisters.

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Torgesen, Joseph K. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 2000

Five recent studies of methods to prevent reading difficulties are examined. It is estimated that current methods would leave 2 to 6 percent of children with inadequate word reading skills in the first and second grades. Several broad characteristics of these "treatment resisters" are identified and implications are discussed. (Contains…

Descriptors: Early Intervention, High Risk Students, Prevention, Primary Education

Teaching Techniques for the Learning Disabled/Gifted Student.

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Waldron, Karen A. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1991

Through a review of the literature, recent research, and implementation results, this article explores teaching methods for use with gifted students with learning disabilities. Methods for application in regular and special classrooms are discussed, including establishment of relationships between home and school life, individualized intervention…

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted Disabled, Individualized Education Programs, Intervention