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ERIC Number: EJ345477
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Learning Disabilities and Special Education: A Critique.
Gallagher, James J.
Journal of Learning Disabilities, v19 n10 p595-601 Dec 1986
The paper identifies areas of agreement among leaders in learning disabilities (LD) including heterogeneity of the LD population; explores the classification problem as it relates to etiology and/or treatment, and proposes a five-step plan to influence public policy concerned with differentiation and treatment of different types of learning disability. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Classification, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Etiology, Learning Disabilities, Opinions, Public Policy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Note: For related information, see EC 191 131.