The classroom behavior of 15 learning disabled (LD) third and fourth grade boys was compared to that of 15 matched normal Ss to determine differences in behavioral style and to examine LD Ss' behavior in different classroom environments. (Author/CL)

Comparison of data from the two studies indicates that while in the regular classroom the learning disabled (LD) student may be getting mixed messages about what is or is not accepted, and may be unsure of what is the most appropriate learning style within the regular classroom. (Author)

Systematic observations of learning disabled and normal children suggested that learning disabled children spend significantly less time than normal children in task oriented behavior. (Author)

A case study of a 10-year-old boy with poor performance in language and math investigated whether increasing on task behavior in one subject area will increase on task behavior in another area. Results indicated that increasing on task behavior in one curriculum area does not necessarily generalize to another area. (PHR)

Reviewed was the empirical research which compared characteristics of learning disabled children with the academically successful. (Author)

An interaction process analysis was designed to record the task-oriented and social behavior of five learning disabled (LD) and five normal children in third grade classrooms and of only the LD children in sessions with the LD specialist. (MC)

A survey of 222 grade school children indicates that sex differences in emotional response to failure might further explain the fact that boys have learning difficulties more often than girls, and that girls' relatively more advanced cognitive development is thought to partially account for the situation. (Author/MC)

A model and supporting research are presented which suggest that academic failure resulting from a variety of etiological factors is sufficient to generate the behavioral patterns observed in many hyperactive children. (CL)