The paper on learning disability (LD) definition and subtypes considers the nature of the definition and differentiation problems, the importance of placing and keeping LD in perspective vis a vis other learning problems, and future development of a LD classification schema using dimensions of cause, severity, pervasiveness, and chronicity.…

A telephone helpline in California designed to answer questions about learning problems and provide resources and referrals produced a dramatic increase in calls since its beginning. Such a system can be of further help by analyzing community information needs, preparing resource material, and providing training to professionals. (CL)

Discusses research related to assessment data for vocational-technical programs and categories skills as basic, transferable, and generalizable. Use of generalizable skills can identify functional learning abilities and problems of students in those programs. (JOW)

The author cites two cases of children with learning problems to distinguish between learning disabilities (inability to fulfill family and personal, social, educational, and vocational goals) and learning impairments (satisfaction with attained educational, interpersonal, and vocational goals). (CL)

The instructional applicability of a variety of handwriting assessment techniques is examined. Informal procedures, handwriting scales, and systematic methods used in recent research methodology are critically reviewed. For each class of assessment techniques, relevant information on validity, reliability, and utility is presented. (Author/CL)

This paper examines the problems parents and teachers face when dealing with a hyperactive child. Presented to the St. Amant Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, Louisiana, April 1976. (HMV)

This position paper on teaching children to read explains with several examples exactly what "quagmires" are and how they hamper children as they learn the elements of reading basics. The paper takes a multidisciplinary approach to attacking stumbling blocks to learning most often experienced by child learners. To explain the concept of quagmire,…

Research activities undertaken in the past year have focused in the following three areas: a) evaluation of graduates from the program; b) program development in public schools; c) teacher competency scale development. This article briefly describes them. (Author/JA)

Mullikan Center, one of three learning and diagnostic centers in Prince George's County, Maryland, works with children who have one or more learning difficulties. Recounted here is how Mullikin Center used on aviation-centered learning experience to increase the individual's awarence of his role in his environment. (DS)

Author suggests some new ways to help solve learning problems in the classroom. (GB)

This study was designed to investigate the developmental aspects of performance by a group of normal children on tasks constructed to measure auditory figure-ground perception, and to compare this function with academic achievement. (Author)

After observing the operation of a resource program involving part-time consultants, the authors offer a number of advantages to this method. They also suggest ways to make such an arrangement most effective. (BY)

Outlines training procedures for adult trainees and students at the Denver Board of Water Commissioners and Regis College. (RK)