Seeking to clarify whether major responsibility for a child's welfare rests with state or parents, the article contends that the valid concept of the state providing for the child has often been carried too far and that parents should assert themselves more in decisions involving their child's education. (KW)

Described briefly is how and why many learning disabled children have difficulty in accurately perceiving social situations and adjusting their behavior to fit the situation. (KW)

A project in which six nonprofessional personnel were used for supplementary instructional services in elementary schools was examined in terms of the roles, selection, training, supervision, special assets and evaluation of the nonprofessionals. (GW)

Describes learning disabilities of five children, principle teaching techniques used, and incorporation of linguistic principles in teaching the program. (MM)

Uses factor analysis to determine structure of problem behavior as perceived by mothers and teachers, and to determine similarity among problem behaviors of disabled children, children in regular classes and distrubed or delinquent children. (Author)

A study of the Pupil Behavior Rating Scale was made to determine its factor structure and to determine its utility for screening children at the elementary school level to identify potential learning disabilities. (Author)

Suggested is the feasibility of programing language stimulation activities for learning disabled children similar to the approach used in the television program, Sesame Street. (KW)

Studied was the teacher's role in testing for reading problems, in selecting the reading test, and in interpreting the test scores. (CB)