Provides an interdisciplinary background in the development of normal perceptual-motor behavior and intelligence as well as a current understanding of the neurophysiological basis of sensorimotor deficits and learning problems. (Author/AN)

Discusses the problems of helping a group of children that seem otherwise normal but cannot learn. (RB)

Differing viewpoints in the field have resulted in considerabe lack of agreement in definitions of learning disabilities. Considers problems and limitations resulting from these disagreements. (RB)

Intellectual functioning, visual perception, and academic achievement were investigated in two samples (25 in each) of children (mean IQ 94.20 and 95.32, and mean age 8.24 years and 8.13 years, respectively) with significant reading disorders. (Author/MC)

Paper is based on the author's doctoral dissertation. (JM)

Eighteen first grade children (10 boys and eight girls, IQ's 91 to 128) who evidenced a developmental deficit on the Sapir Developmental Scale were placed in one of two groups. Twelve children in an experimental group compromised a self contained class and were given deficit centered training. The six in the control group were placed with 12…