The National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) affirms that the construct of learning disabilities represents a valid, unique, and heterogeneous group of disorders, and that recognition of this construct is essential for sound policy and practice. An extensive body of scientific research on learning disabilities continues to support…

This study examined a critical learning outcome of behavioral fluency, "application." Application refers to the combination of two or more behaviors that form a composite or compound behavior. Three students with specific learning disabilities in reading learned two behaviors, how to write a set of letter sounds they heard and orally segment words…

In the United States, a growing number of families have diverse cultural, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds. Many early interventionists who work with young children with disabilities and their families will need more training in cultural sensitivity. This manuscript provides a rationale for training these professionals to form partnerships with…