Examined in the paper is the relationship between differential diagnosis and educational programing for children with learning disabilities. Three components of differential diagnosis are explained to be classification, measurement of the child's strengths and weaknesses, and evaluation of academic skills which have been mastered. Beginning…

Examined with 23 children (7-10 years old) with minimal brain dysfunction was the relation of handedness functions to early and diffuse brain damage. Ss and a group of 25 controls were given the Harris Tests for Lateral Dominance and the Halstead Finger Oscillation test. Results indicated a lowered performance level for both right and left hands…

Examined with 38 right-handed boys who were either dyslexic or normal readers and matched for age and IQ (mean age both groups=10.6, mean IQ normal readers=106, mean IQ dyslexic readers=105) were the weak, strong, and equal lateralization theories of dyslexia. Cerebral lateralization was measured for linguistic material (digits) using the dichotic…

Examined with 63 educationally handicapped (EH) students (6-l4 years old) was the effect on academic gains of special class placement, consisting of a self-contained EH class on the elementary level or a learning disabilities group on the elementary, junior high, or high school level. Analyses of data from the Ss' district records provided…

Proposed is a study to evaluate the auditory systems of learning disabled (LD) students with a new audiological, diagnostic, stimulus apparatus which is capable of objectively measuring the interaction of the binaural aspects of hearing. The author points out problems with LD definitions that exclude neurological disorders. The detection of…

Described is the Early Intervention program of Pennsylvania's Federation Day Care Services which serves young children with learning disabilities or delays in social or emotional development. Reviewed are such program aspects as philosophy of service and objectives (including stress on affective education and problem solving skills), criteria for…

Minimal cerebral dysfunctions are noted as primary cause for learning disability in children. Although children have normal capacities for learning, it is stated that their cognitive processes have been altered and special instructional techniques and procedures are needed. The various types of learning disabilities are discussed. (EB)

The role of "cookbooks" in the learning disabilities program is compared to that of kitchen cookbooks, and reviewed is one example of the "cookbook" approach to remedial activities. (DB)

In response to J. Lerner's article (EC 081 334) on differences between the fields of reading and learning disabilities (LD), the author stresses that the essential role of the LD specialist is that of an educator. (DB)

In response to J. Lerner's paper (EC 081 334) on differences between the fields of reading and learning disabilities, the author stresses the importance of a developmental view of reading based on the theories and findings of J. Piaget. (DB)

Reviews recent literature in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) on the reading and learning difficulties of slow learners. (RB)