This guide outlines the characteristics of dyslexia and its educational implications. Parental understanding of the problem and support for intervention efforts are stressed. Various learning activities are suggested, along with guidelines to help the child cope with the disability, become better organized, study for tests, etc. (JDD)

The results of four followup studies of adults with childhood diagnoses of learning disabilities were reviewed. The subjects' literacy skills, academic outcomes, occupational outcomes, and social/emotional adjustments were analyzed. Results showed that learning disabilities were not a lifelong handicapping condition if adequate treatment were…