A professor of broadcasting describes accommodations he has made for learning disabled students in his course as a result of involvement with the HELDS (Higher Education for Learning Disabled Students) program. A case study of an LD student illustrates the progress made by the student through emphasis on articulation and pronunciation, use of…

A teacher describes her experiences in attempting to reintegrate elementary grade learning and behavior problem students into the mainstream of school activities, and emphasizes the importance of positive attitudes toward exceptional children in the school. (CL)

Describes research which indicates that a number of peptide hormones act directly on the brain to affect learning and behavior. Investigations are currently being conducted to determine if these substances can be used to treat learning disorders or to improve the memories of normal people. (MLH)

Discussed in the first of a two-part article is Applied Behavior Analysis as a methodology for developing curriculum for learning disabled children. (DB)

Examines rates of referral for psychological assessment, speech, reading, and learning disabilities of physically attractive children, raising the question of how children's physical appearance affects the liklihood of their being referred for treatment if they are good looking. (RB)

The placement of a child, especially a black child, in a class for mental retardation on the basis of a purely psychometric criterion cannot be tolerated. The use of a multi-dimensional assessment model is suggested, involving diagnosis in several areas of functioning: physiological, academic achievement, intellectual functioning, perceptual, and…

A controlled, double-blind study used the drug pemoline or a placebo in the management of hyperkinetic behavior with 413 children between 6 and 12 years of age diagnosed as having minimal brain dysfunction. (Author/DB)

The paper describes six skills that can be used to improve the reading comprehension of learning disabled students. The skills can be utilized in a reading program or with reading in a content area. Examples from particular models of instruction are provided as well as a rationale for each. The skills may be used either individually, as a…