title: Learning disabilities. Policy issues and promising approaches.
abstract: The current status of knowledge concerning learning disabilities is reviewed with respect to areas of consensus and areas of disagreement about this phenomenon. The adequacy of the knowledge base is evaluated, and implications for social policies regarding the definition, diagnosis, treatment, and education of learning disabled children are drawn.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Chalfant
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004519:Education, Special / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004608:Eligibility Determination / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*