Reanalysis of previously reported findings associating preschool lead level and outcome measures (including cognitive measures, reading tests, and teacher behavior ratings) did not substantiate the positive findings. (CL)

Performance of hyperactive and control elementary children (total N=70) on a noncolored search task was compared with a color stimulation version. It was concluded that performance on search-attentional tasks is normalized for hyperactive Ss, by added color, but that gains wear off more rapidly for hyperactive Ss. (CL)

The process of evaluating computer software is discussed, and a procedure is described which focuses upon ease of use, program content, instructional design and kind of incentive, value conflicts, input/output capacity, teacher management options, built-in authoring systems, and special learning needs. (CL)

The author traces the history of optometric vision training and its influences on academic performance and presents his views on the current controversy over the value of vision training for students with learning disabilities. He concludes with a list of approximately 50 references on the topic. (CL)

Whether learning disabled children's unique ability patterns and learning styles become assets or liabilities depends on the nature of the school tasks and settings. A multidimensional, interactional perspective of learning disabilities originated with the field's pioneers, whose influences extend to current theories, research, and practice.…

The author presents research and considers clinical and policy implications regarding major depressive disorder in children with learning disabilities. (CL)

The adequacy of the revised instructions for the analogies portion of the Word Comprehension (WC) subtest (Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests-Revised) was examined with 44 learning-disabled junior high students. Effects of presenting 15 additional sample items prior to administration were examined. Analysis of covariance demonstrated significant…

The study examined correlations between the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R), the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised (PPVT-R), and the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (K-ABC) for 44 learning disabled primary and intermediate special class students. The Mental Processing and Achievement scales of K-ABC…

A model of the teaching-learning process to promote learning disabled students' mastery of basic academic skills is presented. The model considered psychological and social conditions of learning and reflects classroom environmental complexity. The central tenet of the model is that learning is a direct result of students' activities and pursuits.…

Four studies in 12 urban high schools explored accommodative powers of mainstream secondary schools and effects of teachers' attitudes and student behaviors. Findings suggested that mainstream teachers recognize the low achievement of learning disabled students but do very little that is different instructionally when these students are assigned…

The study examined whether teaching 24 elementary disabled readers a structured inferencing strategy using materials sequentially arranged from easy to more difficult would improve their ability to answer inferential questions. Results suggested that disabled readers' apparent problems in answering inferential qustions may exist because of a lack…

Parents' reports on social competence and behavioral problems were obtained for 123 learning disabled boys aged 6-11. On average, the parents of LD boys reported significantly lower levels of social competence and more behavior problems than normative samples. (Author/CL)

Services for learning disabled adults are discussed through a comparison of their treatment in the Dutch and Danish delivery of services. Promising practices are related from a European perspective and questions are raised about the evolution of services to learning disabled adults in the United States. (Author/CL)

The article suggests three approaches to giving young remedial readers opportunities for creativity: inventiveness games, branched fiction, and pantomimal and creative dramatics. (CL)

Mothers (N=24) generally evidenced coping mechanisms when involved with medical, social, and educational agencies, and were able to obtain services. However, coping functions broke down in direct confrontation with the child. Mothers, contrary to traditional attitudes, experienced relief at receiving a diagnosis, confirming their suspicions rather…