Children labeled neurologically handicapped subsequent to psychological and medical evaluation were exposed to treatments: (1) placement in a self-contained classroom; (2) retention in a regular class with help from tutors; (3) retention in a regular class with no extra help. Effects on academic achievement and visual-motor functioning showed no…

Under Kentucky's Foundation Program Law of 1954 as amended, which provides for classroom units for exceptional children, the number of such units has increased from 99.3 to 29 districts in the Program's first year to 1,060 in 148 of the state's 193 districts in 1969-70. Units for the mentally retarded increased most, from 22.5 to 732.3, in 130…

School services in Protestant Montreal for children with learning disabilities and with communication disability (hearing impairment and aphasia) are described. Also covered are classes for the emotionally disturbed, partially sighted, and educable mentally handicapped. For each of these exceptionalities, definition, admission criteria, school…