title: Studying disability and disability studies: shifting paradigms of LDA synthesis of responses to Reid and Valle.
abstract: In this article, I discuss the 11 diverse responses to Reid and Valle's work on the discursive practice of learning disabilities (LD), implications for instruction, and parent-school relations. I highlight key ideas from each article and then focus on three common areas of interest shared by most respondents: the unacceptable status quo of schooling practices; desired changes in schooling practices; and knowledge production in the field of special education and its relation to schooling practices. In light of the many issues raised, I urge the need for a reflective turn in the field of LD and for openness toward diversification of thought.
authors.affiliation: Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Teachers College, Columbia University, USA.
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Connor
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D004519:Education, Special / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012106:Research / Q000639:trends; D012924:Social Conditions