48 second and third grade non-readers who were estimated to have visual perceptual deficiences were randomly placed in experimental and control groups. The experimental group received perceptual training plus remedial instruction. The control group received only remedial instruction. After 7 mo., the low perceivers given visual training improved significantly in visual perception, but improvements were not reflected in improved reading achievement. Controls gained 8 mo. in reading achievement versus 6 mo. for experimentals, indicating that visual perceptual training did not influence the achievement of reading skills for this group.
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