Outlined are prenatal and perinatal factors contributing to later learning disabilities and the role of the pediatrician in early identification and remediation of such problems. (KW)

Proceedings of a conference on the Early Identification of Children with Potential Learning Problems (University of California, Los Angeles, May, 1969). (KW)

The article posits that emotionally disturbed (ED) children routinely are diagnosed as learning disabled (LD), a situation deriving from diagnostic problems and inadequacies of definitions. Among suggestions made for special educators are knowing ED and LD definitions, and becoming assertive as evaluation team members. (MC)

Data from reports of the federally funded Child Service Demonstration Centers (CSDCs) are said to show that only three CSDCs adhered to all criteria in the federal definition of learning disabilities. The author suggests that LD should be adopted as a generic term for all mild handicaps. (CL)

Study evaluated sensitivity of two independent rapid naming tests--Naming Pictured Objects and Producing Names on Confrontation--in differentiating 16 children (7 and 8 years old) with language and learning disabilities from 16 age peers with normal language development and academic achievement. The interrelationship between total naming time and…

The investigation explored the use of R. Cattell's ability traits (fluid and crystallized intelligence, visualization, and fluency) as a method of comparing 45 normal, learning disabled (LD), or educable mentally retarded (EMR) children (ages 7 to 9). (Author/PHR)

Three aspects of the learning strategies model are discussed: its philosophy (that intervention should be based on principles of cognitive psychology and learning); its major components (including identification, decision making, and cooperative planning); and its application to a 15-year-old LD student. (CL)

Teacher perception, test batteries, and single instruments are presented as the major types of procedures for predicting which preschool children are at risk for experiencing school problems. (SBH)

Outlines an approach to identifying and helping children with learning disabilities. (CM)

The article reports on the discussion approach for determining the learning disabled student's reasoning in response to a diagnostic test. (PHR)

Provides guidelines for teacher identification of learning disabled children. Outlines physical, academic, and behavioral diagnoses that are advised. Indicates teacher techniques for instructing the learning disabled child. (RH)

Investigated with 333 children in grades 4 and 6 of three western Canadian urban public schools was the relationship between diagnosis of learning disabilities (LD) and socioeconomic status (SES). (Author/IM)