Described is a method of individual diagnosis and remediation of learning disabled children through the use of the method of equivalence which allows the precise specification of the nature of the educational handicap and suggests remediation approaches. (DB)

Discusses the barriers that impede special education teachers from adopting research findings in the field of special education. The lack of communication between educators and researchers, the need to teach teachers how to evaluate research using scientific criteria, and teacher resistance to change are discussed. (CR)