Comparison data (High School and Beyond) on 439 self-identified learning disabled (LD) students and their nonimpaired peers indicated the learning disabled group was older, included a disproportionately high number of minority members, and reported significantly more other disabling conditions. LD students scored significantly lower on academic…

A longitudinal investigation on development of conservation skills in 31 learning disabled (LD) children suggested that delayed transition between preoperational and concrete operational thought may be an important factor in understanding the continued school failure of learning disabled children. (Author/CL)

The authors review research on effective practices in secondary schools with relevance for secondary teachers of learning disabled students. Three elements appear to be related to student learning: time for student learning, teacher-student interaction, and lesson structure. Research on each of these elements is reviewed and suggestions made for…

An attorney offers advice to parents regarding estate planning for their learning disabled children. Problems are discussed regarding issues for the minor and planning for the grown child incapable of managing financial affairs. (CL)

Description of, and guidelines for, a preventative early intervention program designed to provide a strong academic, social, and emotional foundation for postkindergarten students considered to be at risk for future academic difficulties. (Author/DCS)

What makes the surge in learning disabled (LD) children disturbing is that no one clearly understands what LD really means. LD is usually defined in terms of disability, deficiency, and disadvantage--rather than ability, asset, and advantage. Studies now reveal that LD children actually possess positive learning styles and abilities that were…

The article describes the organization of activities in an elementary classroom of language learning disabled Hispanic children and demonstrates how the use of ethnographic research methods can contribute to understanding the culture of the school. (CL)

Accelerated learning techniques can help teachers of learning disabled students adjust the students' arousal levels through imagery, music, and relaxation techniques and remove conditioned barriers to learning through expectancy effects. (CL)

Followup of 20 adolescents originally studied as preschoolers with language disorders revealed that 20 percent were in classes for mildly mentally retarded students, and 11 of the 16 remaining Ss had required special tutoring, grade retention, or learning disabilities placement. Nonretarded Ss evidenced persistent language, social, and academic…

Questionnaires completed by 87 teachers of secondary students with learning disabilities, emotional impairments, or mild mental retardation were analyzed in terms of certification, teaching experience, mainstreaming techniques, district goals/objectives for programs, ideal caseload, and effects of program modifications on teaching effectiveness.…

Elementary children (N=138) in LD-NLD or NLD-LD (learning disabled - nonlearning disabled) dyads were individually tested on reading comprehension after study periods which emphasized either cooperative or individual study behaviors and goal incentives. There were sex differences in the impact of cooperative goal structures on attitudes,…

Reports results from a detailed syntactic analysis of spoken language samples collected from poor and good readers at eight years of age. Results showed an undeniably strong association between reduced language comprehension and reading impairment at age eight, an association that appeared to strengthen by age nine. (SED)

The article analyzes research used to support the notion of selective attention deficits in learning disabled children. Conceptual and methodological issues involved are explored, indicating that evidence of selective attention deficits are at best inconclusive and that using these findings as the basis for classification and intervention is…

A framework for strategy remediation with learning disabled students is presented according to theories of Soviet psychologist L.S. Vygotsky. Excerpts from a remediation session with a seven-year-old are offered to illustrate the progression from other- to self-regulation. (CL)

Descriptions of activities used in the Hawaii Follow Through Project for low income students in grade K-3 are offered as applicable for learning disabled students. Activities focus on student curiosity and draw on elements of the various ethnic cultures among the students. Parent involvement aspects are briefly described. (CL)