Ten brief biographical case studies of famous men who were considered learning handicapped as children are presented to make the point that labels are often erroneously applied. (KC)

The study examined the dyadic verbal communication skills of 12 learning disabled and 36 normally achieving fourth- and fifth-grade boys. Dyads involving learning disabled children were found to be less successful and less efficient than those consisting of only normally ahcieving children. (Author)

Three studies investigated preferences of learning disabled (LD) and normal children, parents, and college students for ingratiation tactics. Results suggested that adults agree on the social desirability of some forms. LD Ss preferred tactics deemed less socially desirable by adults than those preferred by nonLD Ss. (Author)

The article describes a systems framework for assessing attitudes toward learning disabled students. Generalizations concerning the framework are drawn to assist researchers, school practitioners, and project directors in formulating research questions and analyzing data regarding the nature and effects of attitudes toward the learning disabled.…

The conversational strategies of the learning disabled and nondisabled children were analyzed for discourse and turn taking behaviors. Learning disabled children asked fewer questions and were less likely to produce open ended questions than nondisabled children. In turn, their conversational partners were less likely to provide elaborative…

Learning disabled and nondisabled children judged the social desirability of the items similarly. It was found that children and adults both judged tactics in the context of target or setting, and that they appeared to agree about the desirability of particular tactics directed toward particular targets. (Author)

Evoked potentials and performance of 19 learning disabled (LD) and 19 normally achieving children (8 to 15 years old) were studied in two versions of the Continuous Performance Test (CPT). Results suggest a deficit in behavioral and cortical indices of sustained attention among LD children. (Author)

The study investigated the referential communication ability of 40 learning disabled and 40 nonlearning disabled elementary school boys (ages 9 to 11). Results indicated that learning disabled Ss were less effective in providing descriptive information about objects than their nondisabled peers. (PHR)

The author discusses the regression discrepancy method for identifying learning disabled (LD) children and compares it with other identification techniques, pointing out its advantages but indicating that it is still inadequate as a sole criterion for LD identification. (Author)

A parent recounts her satisfaction with a state ACLD (Association for Children with Learning Disabilities) conference. (CL)

An interview with D. Goodman, brain researcher, focuses on the role of the frontal lobes in intelligence and learning in individuals with learning disabilities. The technique of psychic self-regulation, intensive training in active imagination, concentrated attention, and enhanced self-control, is seen to strengthen frontal lobe functioning. (CL)

The history, job description, funding base, and effectiveness of modulators (advocate type individuals who provide direct services to learning disabled (LD) children as well as coordinate services by others) are reviewed. (CL)

A classroom teacher describes an approach to classroom organization for learning handicapped students in which the teacher is the hub and classroom activities radiate from him or her. Learning stations are located on the periphery, and spaces are designated for free time and time-out. (CL)

The author addresses the issue of teachers' dissatisfaction with inservice education. Sections consider what teachers need to know, the inservice system, and the role of schools of education. (SBH)

Questions considered include where in the justice system the handicapped youths are, who they are, how prevalent handicapping conditions are among juvenile offenders, how handicapped youth get in trouble with the law, what is being done to educate handicapped youths in the justice system, and what can be done. (DLS)