When asked to rate the expected behaviors of a hypothetical child assigned to each of three labeling conditions (normal, learning disabled, or emotionally disturbed) 75 elementary teachers differentially responded to the labels. (CL)

Presented and discussed is a model of sensory and intersensory components related to information processing and expressive activity in children with learning problems. (CL)

Research is reviewed on competencies of resource room teachers and on effective resource room programs for mildly handicapped students. (CL)

Described is a remedial reading program for non readers (11-14 years old) in which tape recorded lessons provide step-by-step instruction in sounds, semantics and syntax. (CL)

Reports a recently proposed method of identifying delinquency as early as third grade based on peer group associations, the Halstead-Reitan test battery, perceptual and hand-eye coordination tests, and family environment. (MDR)

The effects of visual paradigmatic organization on verbal recall among language/learning disabled children was studied with 20 such children (age: 8-13 years), who were screened to eliminate visual memory deficits. (Author)

Available from: Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia 22091. The article describes an "ecological" or "total" model for the assessment of learning disabled children and youth which considers the interaction of all relevant factors, including deficits or strengths within the student, teacher variables, the…

To investigate the role expectations of the high school learning disability resource teacher, a behavior scale was developed to which 134 incumbents responded as to their actual and desired role performance. (BD)

Examined were the effects of the elicitor on the language obtained from nine language-impaired children (3 to 6-years-old) in a clinical setting. (Author/IM)

The article reviews techniques which incorporate visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities in developing reading skills of perceptually handicapped students. (CL)

Response latencies were obtained in word matching and sentence completion tasks from disabled readers, age-matched normal readers, and reading-level matched normal readers. Results indicated that perceptual and semantic processing are interconnected and improvements in the speed and accuracy of one facilitates improvements in the other. (HOD)

Results of a study of the effects of special class placement on the academic achievement and behavior of children with perceptual, neurological, and emotional handicaps indicated significant improvement in math achievement (not in reading) and in verbal aggression. (JM)

Describes a study designed to determine whether children identified as learning disabled by Slingerland's Pre-reading Screening Procedures would progress further in sensory abilities and reading achievement as a result of receiving reading instruction by the synthetic-multisensory or the multiple-factor method. (JM)

The rate of achievement and enjoyment of 12 learning disabled pupils (ages 8-12 years) in a token economy was demonstrated to be higher when they were permitted to select their own reinforcers than when the teacher selected the reinforcers. (MH)