The Neuobiological and Neuropsychological Foundations of Learning Disabilities.

Obrzut, John E.; Hynd, George W.

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Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983

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The Neuobiological and Neuropsychological Foundations of Learning Disabilities.

Obrzut, John E.; Hynd, George W.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, v16 n9 p515-20 Nov 1983

The article focuses on the factors that have led to the current interest in the neuropsychology of learning disorders. The validity of the neuropsychological model is examined. Research regarding the neurobiological basis of learning disorders, cerebral asymmetries, and neuropsychological assessment batteries for learning disabilities are discussed. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Cerebral Dominance, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Learning Disabilities, Learning Theories, Neurological Organization, Neuropsychology, Student Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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