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Clements, Sam D.; Barnes, Stephen M. – Academic Therapy, 1978
The author considers the theories and principles underlying central processing training for children with specific learning disabilities and minimal brain dysfunction. (CL)
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Learning Processes, Minimal Brain Dysfunction, Program Effectiveness
Arena, John – Academic Therapy, 1980
An interview with a professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department at the University of Arkansas focuses on evolution of the field of learning disabilities (LD), including early controversy over the term minimal brain dysfunction (MBD). S. Clements cites a need for adult education centers for postsecondary LD/MBD persons. (CL)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Definitions, Educational Trends, Interviews
Simensen, R. J.; Sutherland, J. – Academic Therapy, 1974
Descriptors: Diagnostic Tests, Exceptional Child Research, Identification, Learning Disabilities
Eaves, Linda C.; Crichton, John U. – Academic Therapy, 1974
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Children, Exceptional Child Research, Followup Studies
Cahn, Lorynne; Hodges, Joan – Academic Therapy, 1974
Descriptors: Child Development, Exceptional Child Services, Learning Disabilities, Minimal Brain Dysfunction
Brannigan, Gary G.; Young, Robert G. – Academic Therapy, 1978
The case study of a 13-year-old boy with minimal brain dysfunction illustrates the use of a social skills training program which concentrated on rebuilding a damaged self image by identifying maladaptive behaviors and providing alternatives. (CL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Interpersonal Competence, Learning Disabilities
Abbott, Ronald C.; Frank, Barbara E. – Academic Therapy, 1975
Reported is a followup study of the academic, social, and emotional adjustment of 100 boys and 39 girls who spent a mean of 2.4 years at a day and residential school for minimally brain injured children. (DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Emotional Development, Exceptional Child Research, Followup Studies
Evans, James R.; Smith, Linda J. – Academic Therapy, 1977
Children's behavior characteristics as reported by parents of 60 clients (6 to 13 years old) evaluated for specific learning disabilities were examined. (SBH)
Descriptors: Attention Span, Behavior Patterns, Elementary Education, Emotional Problems
