The text presents proceedings from an international conference on music education for handicapped persons. Eighteen papers are presented, along with summaries of clinics on such topics as music with autistic and emotionally disturbed children, music and learning disabled children, musical potential of the hearing impaired, and a multimedia…

An overview of learning disabilities in adults is presented to aid in detection, diagnosis, and instruction. Following a description of learning disabilities in general, and the occurrence in adults in particular, nine observable characteristics of learning-disabled adults are discussed: (1) vision problems; (2) extraneous vocal sounds; (3)…

A model is described that was developed to train future learning disabilities specialists to select and execute diagnostic prescriptive strategies. A series of flowcharts depict the diagnostic-prescriptive model from point of referral, specifying steps for the process in language and readings. The sequence of tasks illustrate critical decisions…

The paper describes a career program to develop academic, social, and attitudinal skills in secondary level learning disabled students. The program philosophy focuses on the development of appropriate personal social skills, independent living skills, and career awareness through occupational guidance and preparation. The career education program…

The paper summarizes four presentations made by members of the Pennsylvania State University Program for Learning Disabled (LD) students. An initial section considers the definition of LD and reviews a study on diagnosing LD in 12 undergraduates. The existence of a foreign language disability in students with good attitudes toward learning a…

A functional approach to the assessment of learning disabilities (LD) is proposed in the light of confusing and ambiguous guidelines for identifying students with LD. Problems in the current evaluation procedures include the concept that ability and achievement are separate dimensions of intellectual functioning and the potential for biased…

The paper describes a "mini-assessment" designed to help teachers understand the nature and extent of students' learning problems. A distinction is made between children with reading problems due to neurological differences and those with problems due to emotional, educational, or cultural factors. The importance of identifying and referring the…

The report presents findings and materials developed in an investigation of the value of microcomputers and specially designed software materials in mathematics instruction with 90 learning disabled, emotionally impaired, and mentally retarded students in elementary, middle school and high school classes. Ss were divided into three groups:…

Seven memory strategies that can be taught to college students with learning disabilities or students who have not learned essential study skills are described: the method of loci, pegwords, keywords, rote rehearsal, chaining, clustering, and first letter mnemonics. To help college faculty provide direct instruction in the memory strategies, the…

The collection presents six articles giving international perspectives on learning disabled (LD) adults. G. Gray begins with an analysis of "Vocational Guidance for Dyslexic School Leavers and Adults in Great Britain," in which he notes coping strategies to be used in the workplace and describes the evolution of societal attitudes to LD…

The paper briefly reviews current issues and concerns facing postsecondary schools that provide services to learning disabled (LD) students. The following topics are discussed: college admissions policies, implications of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, characteristics of LD college students, accommodations to meet their special…

A teacher of learning disabled (LD) students reviews characteristics associated with right brain functioning and notes the ways in which LD students may exhibit such skills, often to the dismay of teachers interested in classroom order. Examples cited are children with unique spatial abilities, with needs to relate to concrete experience, with…

The report describes a program directed toward the full integration of students with learning disabilities (LD) into the regular academic program of the University of Colorado at Boulder. The program features a diagnostic prescriptive model in which results of formal and informal testing are shared with students to help them develop an…

The booklet, designed to accompany a videotape, explains the similarities and differences among students with learning problems, specific learning disabilities (LD), mild mental retardation, or behavioral disorders. Specific implications for special education in Illinois are outlined. The underlying problem of over-identification of LD students is…

The report reviews 415 documents (1969-1982) on rehabilitation of adults with learning disabilities (LD). The vast majority of the literature reviewed emphasizes LD in children and/or education. A summary of content focuses on five major topics (sample subtopics in parentheses): legislation and regulations (eligibility of LD individuals 16 and…