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International Approaches to Learning Disabilities: More Alike or More Different?
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Sideridis, Georgios D. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2007
This special issue deals with the identification and remediation criteria/practices employed in several countries regarding learning disabilities (LD). An analysis of the identification criteria suggests that most countries follow early law mandates of the United States (e.g., PL 94-142) regarding the definition of the disorder and use the…
Descriptors: Identification, Remedial Instruction, Learning Disabilities, International Studies
The Strategic Content Learning Approach to Promoting Self-Regulated Learning: A Report of Three Studies.
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Butler, Deborah L. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1998
Reports findings from three studies investigating the efficacy of an instructional model designed to promote self-regulation, the Strategic Content Learning (SCL) approach. Each study comprised multiple in-depth case studies involving postsecondary students with learning disabilities who ranged in age from 19 to 48 years. Implications for theory,…
Descriptors: Adults, Case Studies, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies
Employment: The Final Frontier-Issues and Practices for Persons with Learning Disabilities.
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Michaels, Craig A. – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1989
Describes employment concerns of learning-disabled persons and suggests strategies to assist them in interacting more effectively with employers. Presents additional intervention strategies for rehabilitation counselors and placement specialists working with learning-disabled clients. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Employee Responsibility, Employer Attitudes, Employer Employee Relationship
Social Skills and Vocational Success for Workers with Learning Disabilities.
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Cartledge, Gwendolyn – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1989
Discusses relationship between social skill deficits and vocational problems for learning-disabled workers. Identifies social skill deficits of learning-disabled worker that can be a major factor in job failure and reviews efforts to develop more positive job-related social behaviors. Presents issues and recommendations to professionals serving…
Descriptors: Employer Employee Relationship, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence, Interprofessional Relationship