Though "learning disabilities" is recognized to be an umbrella term for a collection of diverse disorders, research studies too frequently treat the LD group as homogeneous, comparing its functioning with that of a normal control group. This study examines a subpopulation of LD youngsters, those with disorders in the vestibular system which responds to gravity and changes in one's rate of movement. While the outcomes themselves are interesting, the structure of the research approach has distinct advantages over the "LD versus normal comparison" approach. - G.M.S.
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