The article presents a case history of a pair of male monozygotic twins who both had autism. During pregnancy the mother suffered from severe toxemia, and delivery occurred 2 months before term. (Author/DLS)

A dermatoglyphic and palmar crease analysis was carried out in 100 children aged 6-months to 5-years with psychomotor retardation (excluding Down's syndrome). Journal availability: see EC 113 765. (Author)

Decreased longitudinal growth was observed in 24 hyperkinetic children (mean age 8 years) receiving pemoline therapy. Journal availability: see EC 114 425. (Author/CL)

In response to S. A. Cohen's paper on research problems in learning disabilities, the author suggests that ecological methods are equally valid scientifically as experimental methods if the problem is well conceptualized. (DB)

In response to S. A. Cohen's paper on research problems in learning disabilities, the author agrees that there has been too much ex post facto correlational research and reliance on etiological labels but emphasizes that not enough attention has been paid to the formulation of sound theory underlying research hypotheses. (DB)

Compared was the incidence of lateral phoria, a tendency for the eyes to turn in or out, in 45 elementary grade learning disabled children and 364 children in regular elementary education classes. (DB)

This article investigates empirically changes in conceptions of exceptional ability and performance, as reflected in the professional literature published since 1969. Albert's original study, "Genius: Present-Day Status of the Concept and Its Implications for the Study of Creativity and Giftedness", was updated and expanded to include the…

A study to be published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders showed that when two children with autism were greeted by their teacher with a song highlighting the morning routine, their ability to independently complete that routine increased. Songs helped the children enter the classroom, greet the teacher and classmates, and…

In a study involving 75 female undergraduate education majors, attitudes toward a "mentally retarded person" referent were compared with attitudes toward mentally retarded referents who were described in more specific terms (retardation severity and chronological age). (Author/CL)

Reviewed is research which has investigated failure in auditory processing as a cause of language and learning disorders (including defective articulation, aphasia, dyslexia, and specific learning disability) in children and adults. (Author/LS)

Habilitation programs for the retarded should emphasize behavioral competence in the areas of self-direction, responsibility and socialization. (CL)