There have been a number of studies of the diagnosis and remediation of learning disabilities. Such factors as visual perception, learning style and strategies, and modality deficits are examined. The efficacy of various treatment approaches is reviewed. The importance of utilizing sophisticated remediation techniques is discussed. (Author)

Short-term memory recognition scores and strategies were investigated in 10 learning disabled and 10 educable mentally retarded (EMR) students (10-13 years old). (Author/CL)

For availability, see EC 103 600 Investigated with 25 learning disabled students (grades 4 and 5) were differences between verbal communication to and from learning disabled (LD) children and those to and from their peers. (IM)

For availability, see EC 103 600 The authors identify and describe critical considerations in the successful fulfillment of the role of the resource teacher in the delivery of services to learning disabled students. (IM)

The case study of a 13-year-old boy with minimal brain dysfunction illustrates the use of a social skills training program which concentrated on rebuilding a damaged self image by identifying maladaptive behaviors and providing alternatives. (CL)

Presented at the First National Conference on Learning Disabilities in Ottawa, Canada in October, 1977, the article discusses learning disabilities and their appropriate special educational services in Canada, focusing on the processes of categorization and labeling. (DLS)

Discussed in the interview are such topics as the regulations for Public Law 94-142 (The Education for All Handicapped Children Act), formulation of the Learning Disabilities (LD) definition, problems in the labeling of LD students, varying incidence estimates, and divergent opinions among professionals in the field of LD. (IM)

The differential effect of amphetamine optical isomers on Bender Gestalt performance was examined in 31 hyperkinetic minimally brain dysfunctioned children between the ages of 4 and 12 years, using a double-blind Latin-square crossover comparison. (Author)

Examined are some generic issues and problems related to the development of operational procedures for identifying learning disabled children, focusing on the formula proposed by the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped. (DLS)

Explained is a method for teaching basic handwriting to primary level, slow learning students. (IM)

Assumptions frequently made about learning disabled children are discussed, with many teaching suggestions provided. (MN)

Reports on the successful use of a modified Fernald technique with second graders using colored chalk on the blackboard. (MKM)

Reports on structural asymmetrics between the hemispheres which are found in the human brain. Auditory region and Sylvian Fissure asymmetry have also been observed in the fetus and in other primates. Describes research which has correlated asymmetries with hand preference, certain childhood learning disabilities and some dementing illnesses of…