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Morgan, Paul L.; Farkas, George; Hillemeier, Marianne M.; Maczuga, Steve – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2016
We analyzed two nationally representative, longitudinal data sets of U.S. children to identify risk factors for persistent mathematics difficulties (PMD). Results indicated that children from low socioeconomic households are at elevated risk of PMD at 48 and 60 months of age, as are children with cognitive delays, identified developmental delays…
Descriptors: Learning Problems, Learning Disabilities, At Risk Students, Mathematics Instruction
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Lorusso, Maria Lulsa; Facoetti, Andrea; Bakker, Dirk J. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2011
In this study, 123 children with a diagnosis of developmental dyslexia were assigned to different treatment groups, either variations of Bakker's intervention program based on the balance model or a control, a specific reading training group. Thorough cognitive and neuropsychological assessment allowed determination of the subtype of dyslexia…
Descriptors: Intervention, Reading Improvement, Dyslexia, Phonemic Awareness
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Helland, Turid; Tjus, Tomas; Hovden, Marit; Ofte, Sonja; Heimann, Mikael – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2011
This longitudinal study focused on the effects of two different principles of intervention in children at risk of developing dyslexia from 5 to 8 years old. The children were selected on the basis of a background questionnaire given to parents and preschool teachers, with cognitive and functional magnetic resonance imaging results substantiating…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Intervention, Dyslexia, Phonological Awareness
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Gottesman, Ruth; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1975
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Dyslexia, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances