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Calder, Kim Judith – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1990
The paper discusses the interaction of learning disabilities with the typical developmental tasks of adolescence and adulthood. Typical high school programs (resource room and segregated classroom models) are reviewed to determine how services can better meet the needs of this age group. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Delivery Systems, Developmental Tasks, Educational Needs
Peer reviewedJackson, Moss A. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1987
Key developmental tasks of adolescence and the unique problems that face the learning-disabled adolescent are outlined, focusing on the role of social competency and communication effectiveness. Components of a comprehensive social competency training program include the nature of the learning disability, the affective-defensive pattern, adaptive…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adolescent Development, Communication Skills, Curriculum
