The article describes ways in which music and elements of rhythm, harmony, melody, form dynamics, and mood can contribute to language development in learning disabled children. (CL)

A learning disability index (LDI) for the assessment of intellectual deficits on the K-ABC is described. The population parameters of this index allows for assessment of the abnormality of the LDI in the individual case, as well as for evaluation of statistical significance of any change in the LDI from test to retest. (Author/CL)

The cognitive patterns of three learning disability subtypes were studied: (1) students with higher math than reading skills, (2) students with higher reading than math skills, and (3) students with equally low math and reading skills. Results indicated that although the three groups were characterized by a number of discrete or unique patterns,…

Parents' reports on social competence and behavioral problems were obtained for 53 learning disabled boys 12-16. On average, the LD boys showed significant lower levels of social competence and more behavior problems compared to normative samples of boys in the same age range. Results were compared to previously published findings for younger LD…

The geometric organizer, a multisensory technique using visual mnemonic devices that key information to color-coded geometric shapes, can help learning disabled students read, organize, and study information in content subject textbooks. (CL)

Via a demonstration-plus-model technique, the equal additions method of subtraction was used to teach seven learning disabled students (grades 3-5) subtraction requiring reqrouping. Results suggested that instruction in the equal additions method was effective in producing an increase in student computaton of subtraction with regrouping. All Ss…

An interview with L. Lieberman, a teacher educator and author, touches on such topics as departmentalization at the secondary and elementary level, the use of triple level tests to allow students to stay in mainstreamed settings, and the importance of emphasizing skill development rather than subject matter instruction in secondary resource rooms.…

The University of Kansas Institute for Research in Learning Disabilities has designed and validated a set of task-specific learning strategies to teach mildly disabled students "how to learn" so they can more effectively cope with increased curriculum expectations. (Author/CL)

Significant differences in rhythm pattern ability were found between the normal and disabled readers. The differences were greater at age seven than at age eight. (RM)

The Goodenough-Harris Draw-a-Person Test, if given at regular intervals during periods of remediation, may show clear evidence of improvement in behavior and attitude of learning disabled students. (CL)

Instructional procedures that teach spelling words in small instructional units, provide relevant practice with corrective feedback, and emphasize transfer to novel words and to writing sentences can substantially circumvent the effects of learning disabilities. (CL)

Analysis of the influence of achievement and socioeconomic status on the self concept of 81 learning disabled 7-13 year olds did not support the hypothesis that Ss who experience academic failure tend to exhibit poor self concept. (CL)

Instructional techniques and modifications in independent study tailored to the needs of gifted, learning disabled students are described. (JW)

An attitude questionnaire (accompanied by a student vignette) completed by 210 faculty members explored (1) their preception of the academic potential of LD students, and (2) their perceived ability to work with learning disabled individuals. Among conclusions was that university faculty are influenced by the presence of labeling information. (JW)

The article reviews the origins of the intelligence testing movement in the U.S., discusses the difficulties inherent in measuring intelligence, and considers alternatives to current LD identification procedures. (CL)