The purpose of the study was to determine if the Weber (Utah) district screening program predicted the reading scores of 351 primary grade students. It was concluded that the screening program has very limited value in identifying children with learning problems. (Author)

The incidence of depression in 282 children (6 to 14 years old) admitted to a child and family psychiatric unit for a variety of emotional/behavioral disorders was investigated. (Author/SB)

Informal assessment can make a valuable contribution to the assessment process in special education. Informal procedures are characterized by their ability to be tailored to the needs of specific assessment situations and are especially useful in student evaluation for this reason. (Author)

The study examined the effects of two group counseling approaches--social skills and relaxation training--on 46 learning disabled (LD) first and second graders' self-concept and on their in-class behavior, as assessed by their teachers. (Author)

The dean of students, academic advisors, classroom instructors and professors, the chairman of the special education department, and possibly the campus reading center or reading clinic all should be considered as primary resources and support systems to learning disabled college-bound students. (Author)

Using a symbolic interaction perspective, the study focused on the extent of agreement between various parties involved in referring children (N=240) with educational difficulties to a university clinic for psychoeducational assessment. (Author)

The author supports the theory that for some disabled readers the nature of the form-schema (syntatic expectations) they make use of in processing text does not result in stable comprehension because their recognition strategies are linked to their past experience in constructing meaning from speech. Implications for instruction are discussed.…

Forty-seven pairs of learning disabled (LD) and non-LD junior high students were observed in their regular classrooms using a continuous recording system. Results show that LD adolescents do not appear to be social isolates in the classroom. (Author)

Syntax in the written expression of five normal and five learning disabled (LD) fourth graders was assessed. The syntax of the LD group was found to be significantly deficient when compared to that of the normal group. (Author)

Learning difficulties related to childhood cancer were examined by comparison of 22 oncology patients and 22 children (6 to 17 years old) referred for psychiatric/psychological evaluation. Findings demonstrated, among children undergoing treatment of cancer, some academic vulnerabilities for which psychosocial aspects may not fully account.…

The author introduces a series of articles on the use of microcomputers in education, particularly with the disabled. (For related articles, see EC 142 960-962.) (Author)

The development of computer technology is considered, the concept of computer literacy is defined, and the role of teachers in educational microcomputer programs is discussed. The field of commercially produced software for microcomputers is reviewed. (For related articles, see EC 142 959-962.) (Author)

The author critiques the program design and educational aspects of the Shell Games, a program developed by Apple Computer, Inc., which can be used by the teacher to design objective tests for adaptation to specific assessment needs. (For related articles, see EC 142 959-962.) (Author)

The Special Education Management System (SEMS) is a microcomputer program designed to collect data relevant to implementation of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) and other related educational laws and regulations. (For related articles, see EC 142 959-961.) (Author)

The article offers guidelines for choosing a classroom computer and the necessary software. (SB)