To aid in the early identification of potential learning disabled children, the predictive efficiency of three kindergarten measures (a reading readiness test, a reading achievement test, and a teacher rating scale) for 87 children was correlated with first grade achievement. (Author/CL)

The Token Test and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children were administered to 46 nonretarded children (6-17 years old) with learning problems. (Author)

The article examines the background and current status of attempts to define the term "learning disabilities" (LDs), and concludes that resolution of the problem by continued search for a consummate definition of LD is unrealistic. (Author)

Dr. B. Feingold replies to criticism of his theories on dietary treatment for hyperkinesis. (CL)

The guest editorial by W. Cruickshank criticizes as facile the assumption that the least restrictive environment for learning disabled children is a regular classroom. (GW)

The author postulates that cultural factors related to technological innovations and an overstimulating environment may be as responsible for the incidence of hyperactivity as the organic and emotional causes usually studied. (GW)

Provided is a list of 12 examples of career awareness, career exploration, and planning materials for use with learning disabled students (preschool to high school level). (SBH)