Post by misty on Jun 27, 2006 0:21:45 GMT -5
Understanding Children's Hearts and Minds: Emotional Functioning and Learning Disabilities
Emotional aspects of learning disabilities
Abrams (1986) stated, "The vast majority of children with learning disabilities have some emotional problem associated with the learning difficulty" (p. 190). Traditionally, however, educators have placed priority on the diagnosis and remediation of learning disabilities (Hiebert, Wong, & Hunter, 1982). Empirical data suggest the critical need to treat emotional aspects of learning disabilities. Here are startling findings:
www.ldonline.org/articles/6292
Emotional aspects of learning disabilities
Abrams (1986) stated, "The vast majority of children with learning disabilities have some emotional problem associated with the learning difficulty" (p. 190). Traditionally, however, educators have placed priority on the diagnosis and remediation of learning disabilities (Hiebert, Wong, & Hunter, 1982). Empirical data suggest the critical need to treat emotional aspects of learning disabilities. Here are startling findings:
www.ldonline.org/articles/6292