Learning Disabilities: A Reply to Christensen et al.

Gotz, Ignacio L.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Learning Disabilities: A Reply to Christensen et al.

Gotz, Ignacio L.

Educational Theory, v37 n3 p335-38 Sum 1987

It is argued that Christensen and others fail in their claim that learning disabilities are merely an excuse invented by schools to explain their instructional failures. Specific instances of error are discussed. A reply by Gerber and Christensen follows this article. (MT)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Labeling (of Persons), Learning Disabilities, Neurological Impairments, Sociocultural Patterns, Special Education

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Language: English

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Note: This article replies to Christensen and others, p317-31, v36 n4 of this journal. See also Gerber and Christensen, p339-41 this issue.