Introduces several articles which compose a forum on intervention with older students who have language and learning impairments. Stresses the particular importance of serving these students in the areas of literacy skills and self-regulation strategies. (DB)

Defines executive functions and self-regulation and explores the reciprocal influence of these factors on the performance of students with language-learning disorders (LLD). A case study demonstrates the integration of executive functions, self-regulation, and language processes within speech and language assessment and intervention. (Author)

The authors of a research article (EC 614 673) on the effects of self-recording on behavior change in students with mild disabilities reflect on the impetus for the study, why self-monitoring was preferred over other interventions, what was learned about self-monitoring, and what would be done differently if they were to repeat the study. (CR)

This paper examines the educational implications for students with Tourette syndrome (TS) and outlines a multi-dimensional approach for improving their education. It presents data from two qualitative studies in Australia. TS is a debilitating neurological disorder that causes involuntary vocal and motor tics. The first study investigated the…