Provides information about learning disabilities for the developmental educator. Discusses the multidisciplinary nature of its definition, the middle-class orientation of the movement, and the instructional methods and programs available for adolescents. Encourages the development of postsecondary programs geared to individual student needs. (CAM)

Offers information to assist community college practitioners in meeting the needs of learning disabled students. Reviews definitions of learning disabled, identifies the services that should be provided (e.g., assessment, tutoring, advocacy, advising, career counseling, and social skills training), and lists available information sources. (DMM)

Considers dyslexia a major cause of failure among academically low-skilled, open-admissions college students. Argues that the legal definition excluding extrinsic causes of dyslexia is inaccurate, misleading, discriminatory, and the major reason for the scarcity of college programs for dyslexic adults. Suggests instructional/curricular strategies…

Discusses methods for identifying potential college students with specific learning disabilities. Examines a systems approach to the diagnosis and remediation of such students, which involves analyzing the educational task, preparing criterion measures, designing behavioral objectives, and preparing instructional sequences. Offers guidelines for…