Opinion Papers
- 1 December 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Learning Disabilities
- Vol. 22 (10) , 608-612
- https://doi.org/10.1177/002221948902201004
Abstract
The learning disabilities (LD) field has “boxed itserf in” and, as a result, is not making satisfactory progress in reducing misdiagnoses and improving intervention efficacy. Evolving trends are not seen as reflecting fundamental changes in thinking and practice. With a view to the future, the position is taken that the field must (1) address causality in differentiating LD from other learning problems, (2) expand prevailing approaches to individualizing instruction so that intrinsic motivation is accounted for in a systematic and comprehensive manner, and (3) move beyond piecemeal programs to implement a fully integrated and coordinated continuum of interventions.Keywords
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