Twenty-one young adults who had received educational services for learning disabilities as young children were interviewed in regard to their adjustment as adults. An interview technique was used to obtain: (a) demographic information, (b) school adjustment information, (c) vocational adjustment information, and (d) social adjustment information. Analysis of the results indicated that the majority of subjects 1) had required additional supportive educational service throughout their schooling; 2) needed vocational assistance; and 3) were often dependent on family support for social activities. The findings are discussed in terms of future investigation with learning disabled adolescents.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
BacharaG.H.ZabaJ.N.Learning disabilities and juvenile delinquency. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1978, 11, 242–246.
2.
BranniganG.G.YoungR.G.Social skill training with MBD adolescents: A case study. Academic Therapy, 1978, 13 (4), 401–404.
3.
BryanT.H.An observation analysis of classroom behaviors of children with learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1974, 7, 26–34. (a)
4.
BryanT.H.Peer popularity of learning disabled children. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1974, 7, 621–625. (b)
5.
BryanT.H.Peer popularity of learning disabled children: A replication. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1976, 9, 307–311.
6.
BryanT.H.Learning disabled children's comprehensions of nonverbal communication. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1977, 10, 501–506.
7.
BryanT.H.Social relationships and verbal interactions of learning disabled children. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1978, 11, 108–115.
BryanT.H.EashM.J.Chicago Institute for Learning Disabilities: Project CHILD. Learning Disability Quarterly, 1978, 1(1), 71–72.
10.
BryanT.H.WheelerR.Perception of learning disabled children: The eye of the observer. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1972, 5, 484–488.
11.
BryanT.H.WheelerR.FelcanJ.HenekT.“Come on dummy”: An observational study of children's communications. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1976, 9, 661–669.
DeshlerD.D.LowreyN.AlleyG.R.Programming alternatives for LD adolescents: A nationwide survey. Academic Therapy, 1979, 14 (4), 389–397.
14.
FrauenheimJ.G.Academic achievement characteristics of adult males who were diagnosed as dyslexic in childhood. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1978, 11, 476–483.
15.
GoodmanL.MannL.Learning disabilities in the secondary school. New York: Grune and Stratton, 1976.
JohnsonD.J.BlalockJ.W.NesbittJ.A.Adolescents with learning disabilities: Perspectives from an educational clinic. Learning Disability Quarterly, 1978, 2 (2), 24–36.
18.
JohnsonD.J.MyklebustH.R.Learning disabilities: Educational principles and practices. NY: Grune and Stratton1967.
19.
KeilitzI.ZarembaB.A.BroderP.K.The link between learning disabilities and juvenile delinquency: Some issues and answers. Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979, 2 (2), 2–11.
20.
KoppitzE.Children with learning disabilities: A five-year follow-up study. NY: Grune and Stratton1971.
21.
KronickD.Some thoughts on group identification: Social needs. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1973, 3, 144–147.
22.
KronickD.What about me? The LD adolescent. San Rafael, CA: Academic Therapy Publications1975.
23.
KronickD.An examination of psychosocial aspects of learning disabled adolescents. Learning Disability Quarterly, 1978, 1 (4), 86–93.
24.
LarsenS.ParkerR.JorjorianS.Differences in self-concept of normal and learning disabled children. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 1973, 37, 510.
LernerJ.W.EvansM.A.MeyersG.LD programs at the secondary level: A survey. Academic Therapy, 1977, 13 (1), 5–22.
27.
MeyenE.DeshlerD.The Kansas Research Institute in Learning Disabilities. Learning Disability Quarterly, 1978, 1 (1), 73–74.
28.
MuehlS.ForrellE.A follow-up study of disabled readers: Variables related to high school reading performance. Reading Research Quarterly, 1973–74, 1, 110–123.
29.
ThomasA.Learned helplessness and expectancy factors: Implications for research in learning disabilities. Review of Educational Research, 1979, 49(2), 208–221.
30.
WiederholtJ.L.Educating the learning disabled adolescent: Some assumptions. Learning Disability Quarterly, 1978, 1 (4), 11–23.
31.
WiigE.H.HarrisS.P.Perception and interpretation of nonverbally expressed emotion by adolescents with learning disabilities. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 1974, 38, 239–245.
