Presents a case vignette which suggests that past failure in compensatory education programs springs from the failure of educators to 1) recognize the relationships between fluid intelligence and cultural deprivation, 2) utilize teacher skills in the psychodynamics of family relationships, and 3) changes methods of testing and categorizing…

The author sees that the role of the physician is to first, identify potential learning disabilities early; second, to diagnose and treat any medical conditions that are identifiable; and third, to refer and consult with the appropriate educational and psychological services for treatment and evaluation of the learning disorder itself. (Author)

Many children do poorly in school because of emotional and other problems. A thorough analysis of the child's problems should be made, and an effort should be exerted to help him accept himself and to feel important. After these steps have been taken, both teachers and parents must accept the child's achievement level as adequate for him. (CK)

Reports results of a study of 100 disadvantaged children referred to a community hospital multidisciplinary Learning Disability Clinic. The majority of the children showed organic perceptual handicaps and psychosocial disorders. Of the one hundred children, 52 are showing significant progress with treatment. (DM)

Describes recognizable characteristics of impairment, and suggests ways in which nurse can be effective member of an interdisciplinary team as an observer, drug manager, resource person, and home visitor. (CJ)

The purpose of this study was to determine whether children with perceptual learning difficulties also exhibit poor classroom adjustment. There is evidence that kindergarten children with visual perceptual difficulties are rated by their teachers as maladjusted in the classroom. (Author)

Based on a thesis submitted to the Graduate School of Purdue University by the first author. (Author)